Heatwaves and horses: what every owner needs to know
From hydration and shade to travel, exercise and spotting heat stress, our experts share practical ways to help keep horses safe, comfortable and well during hot weather.
Ever wondered why riders and horse owners need public liability insurance?
We asked insurance brokers SEIB to tell us what public liability (or third party) insurance is and how it can protect you and your horse.
Why has World Horse Welfare produced guidance on whether and how to use a whip?
As our understanding of horses' behaviour and how they learn expands, it’s time to reflect on how we use a whip in training.
Holistic training – a kinder, smarter way to work with your horse
Learn about a holistic approach to training horses with our special guest blog from Horses Inside Out.
The importance of foals having good experiences from birth
Foals born in our rescue and rehoming centres will receive expert, patient handling from day one – we caught up with yard supervisor Lorraine to hear more.
The Trafficked 20 – Strangles
The hidden issues associated with rescuing smuggled horses.
Post Olympic reflections on equestrian sport
We all have the power and the responsibility to move towards more ethical and evidence-based equestrianism.
What is a dummy rider and how do we use them on our farms?
We catch up with Caroline Heard, Assistant Manager at Belwade Farm, to find out all about them.
Is it acceptable to use a whip on a horse?
With use of the whip becoming an increasingly hot topic, we all need to decide whether this is indeed acceptable – and, if so, why, how, and when?
End of life: a decision most horse owners dread, but how do you prepare for it?
Field Officer Penny Baker shares her thoughts on how horse owners can prepare for the decision nobody wants to have to make.
