Top Tips For Looking After Your Horse’s Hooves
Posted by Country And Stable US on 13th Sep 2019
Top Tips For Looking After Your Horse’s Hooves
Your horse’s hooves are impressive things. With a relatively small surface area, their complex structure supports the weight of your horse, and often a rider, which is why they need special care.
Luckily, there is plenty you can do to ensure your horse is given the best foundation for healthy hooves. There are a few top tips you can put into practice to ensure your horses hooves are in as good condi...
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How To Choose The Right Saddle Pad For Your Horse
Posted by Country And Stable US on 23rd Feb 2018
As a rider, you’ll know how much different equipment is needed for you and your horse. Some of it we probably don’t even need but we buy it anyway! However, one thing that’s essential for your horse’s comfort is a good quality saddle pad.
So what does a saddle pad really do?
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A saddle pad fits under the saddle against the horse’s skin, and has a few key uses:
To cushion the saddle...
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How To Introduce A New Horse To An Established Herd
Posted by Country And Stable US on 13th Feb 2018
Getting a new horse is incredibly exciting. However, it doesn’t come without its complications! Introducing a new horse to an already established herd can be tricky.
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Depending on the temperament of the horses involved, a new horse may slot right in with no problems. However, sometimes there can be a few teething problems when integrating a new horse. Here we’re going to give...
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How To Keep Your Horse Warm Over Winter
Posted by Country And Stable US on 22nd Dec 2017
It’s winter and there’s a magical scene of frost coating the stable roof; the paddocks have a fluffy layer of snow lying across them; perhaps sections of the pasture have frozen over entirely. We have some top tips on how to keep your horse warm over winter.
When faced with a frosty forecast, the first instinct for horse owners might be to barricade your horse inside the warm stable. However, as much as this sounds like the ideal defence...
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Horse Boots & Bandages Buying Guide
Posted by Country And Stable US on 18th Aug 2017
Over the course of an average day of training your horse will encounter a huge amount of strain on their legs.
It’s only natural that four legs, which support between 400 - 1000 Kg, will receive their fair share of physical pressure and. In some cases, be prone to certain tendon and ligament injuries. To reduce the potential risk of tissue damage, your horse will need that extra legwear support to absorb shock and impact during exe...
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