BEDMAX Shavings are delighted to announce their sponsorship of “The BEDMAX Highland Challenge” the inaugural show jumping class at The Royal Highland Show. The BEDMAX Highland Challenge is definitely not a class for the faint hearted. With fences approximately 140cm … Continue reading
Show jumping is also called stadium jumping and includes events such as dressage and eventing. Jumping a horse has classes that are scored based on their attempt, clearing the jump, and finishing within the time allotted. They are not judged … Continue reading
Leading animal charity Blue Cross is calling on all owners and keepers of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in the UK to take part in their National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) from 7 to 13th May. NEHS is a twice-yearly … Continue reading
Steel horse barns are a cost effective and environmentally friendly way to ensure the comfort and safety of your horses. There are several benefits to choosing a steel structure for your horse barn that can make caring for and sheltering … Continue reading
For centuries, horses have captured the imagination. Until the motor car, horses were essential for the every day running of people’s livelihoods, so it’s no surprise they found their way into various stories and adventures from ancient myths to TV … Continue reading
Horses have relatively small stomachs for animals of their size. Thus, they are trickle feeders, eating small amounts of food for up to 16 hours per day. How much your horse should consume each day depends on a number of … Continue reading
How many of you grew up with horses and ponies in the last 40 years had a Thelwell annual, a Thelwell bed cover, or poster on your wall in your childhood bedroom? The answer would be the majority of us … Continue reading
The death of two horses in the recent Grand National has reignited the debate over the long-term future of one of the most famous sporting events in the world. That one of the two horses, Synchronised, triumphed in the Cheltenham … Continue reading
Genetics Breeders and scientists select genetic traits to produce horses that have the right body build to go fast, sustain performance and avoid injury. The legendary Secretariat was found to have a massive heart weighing 22 pounds when the autopsy … Continue reading
To the outsider, the vast number of different words used to describe different sorts of horses is baffling. Gelding, stallion, broodmare, dam, colt or filly all mean something very specific in horse terms, but to the layman some more explanation … Continue reading