Saturday 22nd June 2013: International Helmet Awareness Day 12. June 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com News (0) If you’re an equestrian you may already know that Saturday 22nd June is the date of this year’s Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day. The International Helmet Awareness Day is an annual campaign focusing on the importance of wearing a helmet while horse riding. The campaign was started... [More]
Time to Spring Clean…At Last! 10. June 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) Here in the UK we don’t seem to have experienced much of a spring this year. In fact, it’s only during this past couple of weeks that those with the facilities to turn their horses out 24/7 have actually been able to do so! Anyway, if your yard is anything like mine, it’s in need of a little TLC af... [More]
Protect Your Body! 10. June 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) Whether you’re planning to go eventing, about to back a young horse or just go out hacking, consideration should always be given to body protection. Designed to absorb impact from a fall or kick from a horse, body protectors are compulsory for some competitions. But an increasing number of riders r... [More]
Discover The Facts About Fly Repellents 3. June 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) As we make the transition in to the warmer months of spring and summer, one major problem all horse owners will agree on is flies! Flies rely mainly on smell to find their prey (such as horses). Although other senses, such as sight may be used to varying extents - depending on the type of insect. R... [More]
The Perfect Fly Sheet! 31. May 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) Fly sheets are generally lightweight mesh rugs that have been designed to offer your horse the greatest protection from the irritating flies and midges that appear with the warmer weather. Along with fly masks, they’re an essential part of any horse’s summer wardrobe! A sheet may not safeguard ever... [More]
Buyer’s Guide to Fly Masks 31. May 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) Fly masks are designed to protect the horse’s eyes and in some cases the ears and nose, from irritating flies. If your horse is particularly bothered by the flies then full fly masks are the way to go. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the horse to see and hear while wearing... [More]
Attention All Female Riders! 29. May 2013 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice (0) You've got the high performance riding footwear, a riding hat that offers you the highest level of protection and a schooling programme that's going to get you and your horse fit. But have you really thought of everything? A good sports bra is an essential piece of kit whatever your equestrian acti... [More]