Fly Rugs 25. June 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Flies have to be the most annoying part of summer, but they don’t have to put a negative on what would otherwise be the best part of the year. Even if your horse suffers from sweet itch, a good specialist fly rug can ease the irritation enough to let summer be the horse’s favourite time of year too.... [More]
Show Ring Attire for Horse and Rider 6. May 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Its spring and the start of the show season, which for people new to showing can be daunting as you work out what classes your horse can do, how to turn him out and what to wear yourself. This will give a rough guide to what classes there are and a general idea of turnout for both you and your horse... [More]
Basingstoke: Our Opening Gambit 13. March 2010 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) Before I talk about our forthcoming store at Basingstoke and our reasons behind the way we do store openings, let me apologise for neglecting to write an entry on here for about three months. Yes, it's been a busy three months but I like to post something on here about once a month. In my absence,... [More]
Thief Proofing Your Horses and Stables 23. February 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Horse thefts are rare but harrowing when they happen, fortunately putting some extra measures in place to combat potential thieves is relatively simple and inexpensive. Making sure your horse is passported and micro chipped is a must, as it is a legal requirement now to have a current passport for ... [More]
Safe Winter Riding and Horse Care 14. January 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) The super cold weather we’re all experiencing at the moment combined with your horse spending more time stabled in winter months, makes for a fun recipe of spooks and sharpness. This can potentially mean when you’re riding accidents may be more likely and you might end up in hairy situations more of... [More]
Mostly Smooth Sale-ing 22. December 2009 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) As you’re probably aware, we’ve been rather occupied this week by the effects of our Winter Sale, which started last Tuesday (15th). In recent years, we’ve become better able to harness the power of the internet to ensure that as many people as possible get a fair chance to order the products they w... [More]