Jods & Breeches - What's the Difference? 16. September 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com General, Help & Advice (0) Jodhpurs and breeches are types of horse-riding trousers that are designed to provide a more comfortable and safer ride. There aren’t a vast number of differences between the two, but the choice you make dictates the type of riding boots you need to wear. [More]
It's Time to Reflect! 8. September 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com General, Help & Advice (0) Aside from the safety point of view, which I'm sure we’ve all had drummed into us from magazines, the BHS, concerned parents and the highways agency, wearing reflective gear and lights while hacking on the roads is really a way of showing how much you care about your horse. [More]
Rug Fitting Guide 6. September 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com (0) When buying any rug for your horse to wear, fit is key and should never be underestimated. Even if you’ve bought the most amazing rug with a whole range of features it could potentially cause more harm than good if it is ill fitting. [More]
Thrush in Horse Hooves 3. August 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com General, Help & Advice (0) If you have horses, the chances are you'll see thrush firsthand sooner or later. Thrush in horses is a degenerative infection of the central and collateral grooves of the frog. [More]
Harry Hall - Serious About Safety Tour 28. July 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com (0) As part of their 125th anniversary celebrations, Harry Hall will be travelling the county with their Serious About Safety tour, raising awareness of horse and rider safety and new safety products, including the PAS015 hat standard. [More]
A Brief Guide: Horse Fly Protection 20. July 2016 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com General, Help & Advice, Miscellaneous (0) Biting and blood-sucking insects around your horse can be a real source of misery for them throughout the fly season. The good news is that there are a number of precautions you can take to help make the summer months more comfortable for your horse by keeping these horrid pesky flying insects at bay. [More]
FAQs on riding hats after 1384 withdrawal 21. April 2016 Robinsons Equestrian Help & Advice, News (0) Why has the 1384 standard been withdrawn? Safety standards, including 1384, are typically revised every 5 years, but not every revision results in significant changes. The review process for 1384 was underway for some years, but a deemed lack of progress towards consensus on whether the standard should be changed has led to the unfortunate situation where the standard has instead been withdrawn, completely. [More]
Time for a Sale! 9. February 2016 Robinsons Equestrian Miscellaneous (0) Our Online and Instore End of Season Sale starts at 10am, Thursday 11th February. We’ve not been shy with our mark downs, so there’s bound to be something in the sale section that you’ve had your eye on for a while, or something that’s simply too good a bargain to turn down. As usual in a sale, stock on some of the items is limited so be quick, as these bargains are going to sell out fast! There are discounts across all categories and after managing to have a sneak peak at the price reductions I can see that selected products have had their prices slashed by up to 80%! [More]
Free delivery...but not for long! 20. January 2016 Robinsons Equestrian Miscellaneous (0) Yippee! From 00.01am, Friday 22nd January until 8.30am, Monday 25th January 2016, our standard UK mainland delivery service – up to £5.99 – will be FREE for online orders of £30 or more! As an added bonus, we’ll even deduct £5.99 from the delivery charge should your order require our Express, Export, Offshore or Heavy Duty service. [More]
Winter Sale Starts on Boxing Day! 16. December 2015 Robinsons Equestrian Miscellaneous (0) Our Online and Instore Winter Sale starts at 10am, Saturday 26th December 2015. Everyone loves a deal, so it’s well worth setting your alarm and being one of the first to check out what’s available. As stock is limited on some of the items, it’s a case of first come, first served. Don’t forget that if you’re choosing to shop the Sale online, you’ll also be able to collect Rider Reward points for any purchase that you make! [More]