All About Worms and Worming 27. April 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Worming is a routine procedure on most yards, with many insisting on all horses being wormed at the same time to help ensure chances of worm problems are kept to a minimum. If you don’t keep up to date on worming your horse, using the right wormers for the right times of year this can result in your... [More]
How Fit Do Horses Actually Keep You? 21. April 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Any one who looks after and/or rides horses will know that it is harder work than it looks, and can even make you break a sweat in the coldest of winters. But have you ever thought how many calories you actually burn during everyday horse chores and riding? An average horse owner or loaners night is... [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]
Horse Stable Toys 4. January 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) The current weather conditions are a nuisance to everyone but to the horse owner they mean an extra headache. Do we allow our horses in the field for a chance to relax and move freely or do we keep them in their warm stables? Many owners understandably choose to keep their horse stabled rather than ... [More]
Winter Woollies 18. December 2009 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) As it comes into winter, especially with the great English weather, warm woollies are definitely needed. There’s plenty on the market to choose from, so from your toes to your ears, there’s no excuse for being chilly this winter. From Your Toes…Feet get cold really easily so a good thick pair of... [More]