After a prolonged period of dry weather, gutters and drains can become blocked, particularly if the leaves are falling. Check for build ups and blockages so when the rain comes it can drain away safely. This is particularly important if there is a risk...
Common sense is one of those things that we all feel we have been blessed with. It is endlessly referred to in horsemanship, but whenever I hear this term I am immediately alerted to its lack of clarity. One person's common sense is very different from...
A common issue for many riders is a horse that will not stand still to be mounted. It is often one of those issues that is covered up rather than resolved. The rider asks someone else to hold their horse still while they jump on, or they get a leg up...
Napping is a problem that many riders will face either now and then or on a regular basis. It can spoil a great ride and make riding a chore rather than enjoyable, as well as leading to behaviours that are potentially more dangerous. Re-schooling is ...
Introducing a new horse to and established herd group can often cause a lot of stress and sometimes injury to both horses & handlers. But it does not need to be this way if you follow a safe procedure. All aspects of introduction should be supervised...
Ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when it’s growing, but when wilted or dried it becomes more palatable – but it’s still poisonous, so hay should not be made from fields containing ragwort. If you notice ragwort in hay you hay ...
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