Ensuring both you and your horse are safe and comfortable on a ride should be high on your list of priorities each time you saddle up. It’s easy to make mistakes though. Sometimes a piece of equipment that feels right for you, could be causing your horse discomfort and hindering its performance. Other times, a specific saddle may look great on the horse but gives you a much more inconsistent ride. Especially if you plan to jump sometimes and stick...
As an equestrian, the long summer days offer an incredible opportunity to spend more quality time with your horse. However, the higher temperatures can also present challenges as horses are sensitive to the heat. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to keep your horse cool in summer while also considering other seasonal issues like summer mud fever in horses and the nuances of clipping horses in summer.
Caring for a horse means you have to be ready for all weather conditions. When the temperature starts to fall, you should be prepared with the proper gear, supplies and accessories to keep your horse healthy and happy during the winter months.
As the weather gets warmer and you enjoy taking your horse out with your Fairfax jump saddle you need to make sure your horse stays hydrated. You need to provide water in troughs or buckets. They need to be clean and available at all times. To ensure they are clean check for dirt, dead animals and manure. Horses do refuse to drink dirty water and will become dehydrated as a result of this if there is no other water available. You must always...
As you use your new Ideal saddle this summer, you won’t want to think about the worst happening, but perhaps you should think about making plans for when your horse passes on. Pet cemeteries are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, as our beloved animal companions get pampered not just in life, but also in death, the Daily Mail reported. There are a number of options for pet owners, including cremation or burial of their animals, or even getting buried...
With the sun coming out and the days getting longer, you need to start thinking about ways to get you and your family out of the house, away from their screens and into the great outdoors. So find yourself an Ideal saddle for your horse and have yourself some fun in the sun. Activities such as hiking and bike riding are perfect ways to spend your summer days, but horse riding can be one of the most thrilling pastimes and will give you...
Hacking – putting a girth on your horse and taking him off out into the countryside – is something all riders look forward to, but if you’re new to the pursuit here are a couple of tips to make sure you have nothing but a great time in the beautiful British countryside. If you’re new to hacking, make sure you don’t go out on your own. Ride alongside someone else so both you and your horse have a good experience, and consider...
After a day using your Harry Dabbs Jump Saddle you know you need to stretch out, but how often do you do this? Taking up yoga could be the answer if you struggle to pick the right stretches to keep your quads and hamstrings in good working order. There are a number of YouTube workouts designed for horse riders, and of course, if you go to a local class, you should mention that you ride to your instructor. They will be able...
