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]
2015 End of Season Sale! 9. February 2015 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com News (0) Our Online and Instore End of Season Sale starts at 9am, Thursday 12th 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,... [More]
Extended Christmas Returns 5. November 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice, Miscellaneous (0) We’re making Christmas shopping even easier…anything purchased either online, via our mail order service, or from one of our stores, between 1st Nov & 31st Dec can be returned up until 31st January. So you can shop now and return any unwanted/duplicate items fuss-free throughout January. Goods... [More]
Meet Lincoln, The Shire Horse Thought To Be Europe’s Biggest Horse 9. October 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Miscellaneous (0) Measuring 20.2hh tall (6ft 10in at his shoulder blades), Lincoln is thought to be the biggest horse in Europe. Lincoln, whose official name is Ruskington Leicester, was going to be sold for meat when he was bought by farmer Ruth Blair and James Mackie who is managing director of a wholesale fruit a... [More]
Free Hat Fitting Instore 1. October 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Miscellaneous (0) As riders, we all know how important our safety wear is, but did you know that a poorly fitting riding hat could do you more harm than good? This is the reason that members of our store staff are BETA-trained hat fitters — what’s more, it’s all done FREE instore! Like most equestrian attire, the d... [More]