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]
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]
Give your horse a Spring clean! 15. April 2010 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Coming out of winter your horse is rarely looking his tidiest, whether he is clipped and stable kept, or natural and grass kept. Clipped horses are growing out and often in an in-between stage due to it being too late in the year to re-clip and tidy their coat up. Unclipped horses tend to be hairy a... [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]
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]
Bits, Bitting and Mouthpieces 16. November 2009 liz.hodges@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) With such a wide range of bits on the market, choosing the right one for your horse can sometimes be difficult. Having a vague idea of what style mouthpieces your horse would suit and the types of action he might like is the first step in the right direction of finding a bit to suit both you and him... [More]