Society of Master Saddlers’ Master Saddler, Master Bridle Maker, Master Harness Maker, Registered Master Saddle Fitter and Registered Qualified Bridle Fitter, Helen Reader, provides advice on: Q. What are the main points I need to look for in a well-fitting saddle/how do I spot signs of a problem? A, Although the saddle must be assessed ridden, it first needs to be looked … [Read more...]
Saddle Fitting Advice
Society of Master Saddlers’ Master Saddler, Master Bridle Maker, Master Harness Maker, Registered Master Saddle Fitter and Registered Qualified Bridle Fitter, Helen Reader, provides some saddle fitting advice... Q, How do I find a good saddle fitter and trust they’re going to do a good job of either fitting a new saddle or checking my current one? What qualifications … [Read more...]
SUGAR IN THE HORSE’S DIET: WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW
British Horse Feeds consultant nutritionist, Dr Tom Shurlock explains sugar in the horse’s diet and how it impacts on their health. Sugar; a term that we all know, but probably know very little about. We dress it up with terms like non-structural carbohydrate, soluble carbohydrate etc. but it is far simpler than that, and at the same time more complex. What is Sugar? Sugars … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Get Hacking This Spring
As the nights start to draw out and the days begin to get longer, many equestrians are ready to get hacking this spring around the country lanes after the last few months of being confined to the arena, especially in the evenings. However, for many this can mean having to venture out on to the roads before being able to get to a safe off road hacking location. Here are a few … [Read more...]
FEEDING FOR BREEDING AND HORSES AT REST
Here we get some advice from British Horse Feeds consultant nutritionist, Dr Tom Shurlock as we take a look at feeding for breeding, including broodmares and stallions, and horses at rest… Breeding The nutrient requirements for feeding broodmares or stallions are not significantly different from general maintenance. For the breeding stallion there is approximately a … [Read more...]