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Tried & Tested – Heated Socks
When winter comes and the temperature plummets, sometimes socks just aren’t going to cut the mustard. Wellies have never been the warmest footwear, but when you’re at the yard in the snow and ice you can tell that they don’t keep the cold out or the warmth in. If you spend a lot of time…
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Best bedding for horses? Top 10 bedding ideas
So which is the best bedding for horses? The bedding you choose will be determined in the main by the availability and price in your area. These top 10 bedding ideas will cover the most widely used bedding and hopefully help you decide which is the best for your horse. Your horse may be an…
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Why is my horse scratching?
It can be very worrying when your horse starts scratching for no apparent reason. Why is my horse scratching is a question that has many answers. As always it is important to find out the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms. Your horse may start scratching or itching for several reasons. Some are…
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When Should I Rug My Horse In Winter?
When the weather starts to turn cold and wet the question of when should I rug my horse in winter may arise. There are many arguments for and against rugging, but each horse should be treated as an individual and rugged according to their environment, workload, and weight. A horse’s thermoneutral zone is normally between…
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How big will my horse grow?
If you own a youngster, or are looking at breeding your own, one of the most often asked questions is ‘how big will my horse grow?’ This can be important for a number of reasons, not least of which is whether they’ll be able to do the job you have in mind for them. This…
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20 Must Haves for your yard
If you’re setting up your own yard, or simply want to make your life easier, there are 20 must haves for your yard that you shouldn’t be without. No yard is complete without these labour and time saving gadgets, gizmos, and helpful products. Some of which you possibly won’t even know you need until you…
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How to Plait a horse’s mane
There are different ways of how to plait a horse’s mane, depending on why you are plaiting and what you wish to achieve. The type of plait will be determined in the main be the length of your horse’s mane and whether you are plaiting for fun, for convenience, or for a show. If you…
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What should I feed my good doer horse?
There are so many different foods on the market that it can be quite overwhelming when trying to decide how to answer the question ‘what should I feed my good doer horse?’ Even when you’ve chosen your main feed you may want to add supplements or change the amount that your pony receives during summer…
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