The field or paddock that your horse lives in serves many different purposes; food source, exercise area and a secure environment to socialise with other horses. Whether your horse lives out 24/7 or is turned out for a few hours a day, pasture management is of the utmost importance to your horse’s health and welfare. RESTORING YOUR PADDOCKS In early Spring it is advisable to pH … [Read more...]

Question My friends tack always looks much cleaner than mine, is there a ‘best process’ I should go through when cleaning my saddle and bridle?  The Society of Master Saddlers answers.  Answer As we all know, investing in good quality tack is likely to be one of the most expensive and important purchases you make for you and your horse. Once you have the right saddle, bridle … [Read more...]

Here we talk to The Society of Master Saddles to find out more about the work they carry out, how saddles have developed over the years and the real importance of having a correctly fitted saddle. Saddling Up – The Facts! A saddle is without a doubt the most important purchase for your horse. It is a well known fact that a horse needs a correctly fitted saddle to perform to … [Read more...]

Here the Society of Master Saddlers look at the different styles of martingale available today. Read on to find out more… Different Types of Martingale A martingale is a piece of tack which is usually used to control head carriage and act as an additional form of control.  There are several different types of martingale which are used for varying reasons and are seen across … [Read more...]

Feeding our horses to keep them in the best possible condition can cause a headache for many of us, especially over the colder months if we have a picky horse or one with a poor appetite. Dependant on age, breed and work load, horses will naturally tend to carry different proportions of fat and muscle and it is important we ensure our horse’s diet provides the appropriate … [Read more...]