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Choosing Horse Food For An Underweight Equine
By Emma Van Tuyl · 11 years ago
With winter on its way, it's more important than ever that underweight equines receive the right horse food and put sufficient weight on before the colder weather arrives. This is especially relevant if they are ...
How to Choose the Right Horse Feed for a Child’s First Pony
By Emma Van Tuyl · 11 years ago
The moment a child gets their first pony is an incredibly special one. After months of searching, a choice has been made and that perfect first equine partner, the one that ticks all the boxes, ...
Bringing A Horse Back Into Work: How To Choose The Right Horse Feed
By Emma Van Tuyl · 11 years ago
Whether the main focus is show jumping, dressage, eventing or simply hacking around the local fields and tracks, it is important that a horse receives adequate dietary support when it is being brought back into ...
Horse Studs: How to Choose the Right One For Your Mare
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
Breeding a foal can be one of the most exciting times in a horse owner’s life. You have the ideal broodmare, you have your eye on a couple of stallions that will complement her, and ...
Putting Together A Winter Horse Feed Regime
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
The colder months can be a tough time for horse and pony owners. Unless an individual has a background in equine nutrition, it can be tricky to know which types of feed and precise quantities ...
A Guide To Dressage Horse Breeding
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
If everything comes together, dressage horse breeding can be the perfect way to find that next competition superstar. It can be significantly cheaper than purchasing an animal that has had any event exposure, or even ...
How To Feed A Horse Or Pony During Winter
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
With the warmer months slowly coming to an end, it is time to start considering winter horse feeds. The horse or pony’s requirements will be slightly different during the colder part of the year. One ...
The Importance Of Mares In Horse Breeding
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
When it comes to horse breeding, the stallions are often the ones who get all the attention. They take centre stage in advertisements and stud issues of equestrian magazines, with many people assuming that they ...
Horse Studs: A Guide To Sending A Mare Away To Be Bred
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
For many horse owners, breeding that dream foal from their very own mare can seem a dream come true. After a suitable stallion is chosen, the next decision is whether to keep the mare at ...
How To Shop For A New Horse Truck
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
For many equestriennes, shopping for a new horse truck, sometimes referred to as a horse box, is the realisation of a lifelong dream. Getting ready to look for that dream vehicle is a time of ...
Should You Shop For Equestrian Supplies At An Online Or A Physical Tack Shop?
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
It comes as no great surprise that the shopping behaviours of horse owners have changed rapidly over the years. This shift has mainly been brought about by the internet. Increasing numbers of online tack shops ...
The Benefits Of Horse Shelters
By Emma Van Tuyl · 12 years ago
For as long as equines have been domesticated, horse and pony owners have looked for ways to keep them warm, safe and protected from the elements. In the wild, horses will search out places to ...
How To Feed A Horse Or Pony
By Emma Van Tuyl · 13 years ago
Putting together a feeding regime for a horse or pony can be a daunting task, especially for novice owners. However, it is an essential part of their daily care and something that should not be ...