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Showjumping is a dangerous sport, yet we don’t often see show jumpers wear body protectors. What is the reason for this? Body protectors are used across all equestrian disciplines but are more...

As a young rider, I used to get up at the crack of dawn to feed my horse before my ride. My trainer at the time used to say, “Remember to wet the food", and I always used to wonder why. So why...

Let’s talk about poop. Ever wonder if horse riders have to pick up their horse’s poop? What about in the streets and during trail rides? Horse riding is not all glamorous all the time. It’s...

Humans have been breeding with horses for thousands of years for many different purposes. But have you ever wondered how many babies a horse can have? How many can they have throughout their...

Ear covers (ear bonnets) look like little ‘hats’ that horses wear during showjumping competitions. Ever wondered why show jumpers wear ear covers when riding or competing? What is the purpose of...

All horse owners know that exercise is a vital part of the health and wellbeing of our horses. There are however some situations where, due to various medical or non-medical reason, where this might...