Prevention, Treatment and Maintenance of a Laminitic Horse 13. June 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) It is well known that springtime brings with it the threat of laminitis, there's lots of information available on this disease along with supplements, and gadgets to help limit the risk of your horse suffering from it. As an owner of a horse who suffers from this condition myself, it is a subject cl... [More]
Happy Hacking 6. June 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Now summer is approaching we start to think about hacking out for longer and further, even visiting places further afield for a change of scene. There's nothing better than tacking up your horse and going for a relaxing hack with friends, or even just out on your own. The happy chat on horseback, or... [More]
Show Season - Preparation 27. May 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) It is well and truly show time, our horses and ponies are being preened and polished, and stress levels are at an all time high. You spend all day before the show cleaning tack, boots, stables, and horse. You try to cover every square inch of your horse so he stays clean overnight, especially if he'... [More]
Collaboration's What You Need 21. May 2008 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) It's been another interesting week surfing the web for horse-related items of interest. You may have heard the term 'Web 2.0' before, a term to describe not just the growing complexity of the technology available online, but the way it has become much more integrated into day-to-day life. As this ... [More]
Our Spring Sale starts 8am, Thursday 22nd May! 20. May 2008 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com News (0) The first-ever Robinsons Spring Sale Catalogue Is Out Now! It's 32-pages and brimming with special buys, exclusive offers and loads of genuine reductions that you won’t want to miss out on! The Sale starts at 8am, Thursday 22nd May. After that time, you'll be able to browse and buy the items in ... [More]
Robinsons would like to add you as a friend 16. May 2008 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) Recently, I wrote a blog entry about the difficulty of knowing when to embrace the new ideas that have come from the growth of the web. With so many people talking about 'social networking sites', I decided to spend a little time getting a little better acquainted with them. Unfortunately, being t... [More]
Staying Safe in the Saddle 9. May 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Following on from my previous blog about basic horse riding equipment, I have some more hints on extra gear that may prove helpful in your riding and help to reduce injury in the event of a fall. These aren't essential items of riding gear but can help your comfort in the saddle. It's always importa... [More]
The Perils of Success 23. April 2008 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) As seasoned readers of this blog may attest, much of my information from the outside world comes from the BBC website. On one of my many forays there recently, I came across a story which made me grimace. The story was (believe it or not) 'Riot Fears Absent Ahead of IKEA Sale', which on the face o... [More]
Beginner's Basics 17. April 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) There is an amazing selection of equestrian clothing available now, however if you are a more novice rider how do you know what to buy? I often get asked why can't I buy a cheap second hand hat, why do my legs slide on the saddle as I ride, why can't I ride in wellies they look like riding boots, wh... [More]
Spring Is Nearly Here!!! 31. March 2008 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) It’s safe to say that it is very nearly spring time. With the clocks going forward, the lighter nights and hopefully warmer weather to look forward to, we can at last start to think of a time when we can thoroughly enjoy our hobby again instead of horse ownership just being a labour of love. Of cou... [More]