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WHO DOESN'T LOOK forward to summer? The longer days, brighter weather and the prospect of maybe a week or two on holiday do plenty to raise the spirits. However, for horse riders the warmer months also bring flies, the risk of laminitis (which vets h

Nicola Wilson, former event rider turned coach: I can't ride, but I can be a part of other people's dreams. I'm lucky to have done what I've done and to have had my accident in my 40s and not in my 20s. I'm lucky to still be involved with horses, pag

Owners can consider several key points when planning for an emergency and can… ■ Decide how they feel about their horse undergoing surgery in the case of a colic emergency, or whether euthanasia is likely to be more appropriate. “The decision will de

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When severe wounds on Shasho's body became infected, Mersha, a 45-year-old father of five, felt that he had no choice but to release Shasho because his weak physical condition and recent weight loss meant that he was in no position to pull a gharry (

WHEN HORSES HIT their late teens and early 20s health niggles can start to become all too familiar. A horse may come out of his stable a little stiffer than he used to, or not have quite the same pizzazz when he enters the ring at a competition, but

Eleven riders completed the #Hack1000Miles challenge in 2022/23 and from this group a winner was randomly selected to take home a brand new saddle from Wintec Saddles. Jane Outterson (below), who completed the challenge on her 13.2hh Dales cross pony

1 She is the eldest of three children, and has a sister, Rachael, and a brother, Steven. 2 Her first pony was called Tom. “He was ridden by three of us in succession. I'd wake up at 5am wanting to ride poor Tom.” 3 She has a degree in sports studies

Here I am doing my morning checks in my onesie standing next to my wonky eared boy, Chester. I'm well known for appearing on the yard dressed as an animal. That day I was a cat, but people never know what Imay appear as next. One morning I appeared a

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Many riders think to themselves, “why can't I just do it”? This often happens if something seems simple or they haven't had a problem with it in the past. While it is frustrating to suddenly feel nervous about something that didn't bother you last we

When Lu Gardiner took on her eight-yearold mare, Solly (right), 18 months ago, she knew that she had homework to do. “She'd not been in regular work and was stabled for a lot of the time, so she had very weak muscles, and mentally she was like a deer

Horses Inside Out is offering one lucky reader the chance towin a place on its online massage course for horse owners. The course is self-paced and comprises easy-to-followmodules delivered via video and backed up with a workbook. It is designed to g

■ Neck: 6 ■ Withers: 5 ■ Shoulder: 6 ■ Ribs: 7 ■ Loins: 5 ■ Tailhead: 6 Although Jigsaw's neck blends smoothly into his body with no visual signs of fat, some fat deposits can be felt. Jigsawhas a small fat pocket behind his shoulder which is only ev

■ Neck: 6.5 ■ Withers: 7 ■ Shoulder: 7 ■ Ribs: 8 ■ Loins: 6.5 ■ Tailhead: 6.5 Colin is a very good doer and isn't ridden as much as his owner would like due to intermittent lameness. He has obvious fat deposited along his neck (but no crest) and a la

■ Neck: 5 ■ Withers: 5 ■ Shoulder: 5 ■ Ribs: 5 ■ Loins: 5 ■ Tailhead: 6 Ernie is a fit competition pony and in great shape, which can be tricky to achieve in natives. Soft fat pockets have started to form around his tailhead which is why he scores a

Spillers is inviting owners of overweight horses and ponies to join its Spillers Slimmers'Club for support, advice and encouragement to help keep their horse or pony at a healthyweight. This motivating and friendly club provides practical support and

Q I would like to have some riding lessons, although my horse isn't broken in yet. However, I have found a new instructor who has said that I can ride her horse. Should I just say yes? Hattie Frost, Edinburgh Jennifer says: In order to deliver lesson

Q My friend and I are planning to take up polo, but we don't have a clue what tack and equipment we will need to buy. What does a beginner require? Jeff Cooper, Derbyshire Giles says: If you are attending an introductory lesson it will be necessary t

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