Equestrian Articles

As winter engulfs the UK, horse owners are reminded of the myriad challenges cold weather presents. Comprehensive care is key to maintaining equine health and comfort during these harsher months. This expert guide explores essential winter care practices, including shelter, nutrition, and preventative health measures tailored to ensure your horse weathers the season in peak condition. Explore our recommended products and supportive resources designed to assist in every aspect of managing equine well-being this winter.

Recognising Poor Condition in Horses When observing a horse, poor condition can be identified through a series of visual and tactile assessments. A horse in poor condition often presents a bony appearance, with easily visible ribs and a hollow topline....

As winter approaches, it's crucial to ensure your stable provides a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for your horses. Discover essential tips for assessing your stable, optimizing bedding and insulation, controlling temperature and ventilation, and ensuring proper hydration and nutrition. Learn how to stock up on essentials and safeguard your stable against winter's challenges with practical advice and reliable products from Chestnut Mill.

As autumn begins to unfold, it's essential to focus on the health and well-being of our equine companions. With the shift in weather patterns, considerations such as autumn horse vaccinations in the UK and proper hoof care in wet weather...

As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp air of autumn, it’s essential to start considering how these seasonal changes will impact your horse's care. "Adjusting horse feed for autumn" is critical, particularly in the UK, where...

As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade and the crisp air of September sets in, it’s time to shift focus to autumn horse care. The transition from the warm months to the cooler days of autumn requires careful...

When there is sudden, day-long torrential rain, or any other reason why you decide to keep your horse or pony inside for a day or two when he would normally be turned out for an hour or more, what should...

We all want to turn our horses and ponies out to enjoy a wonderful summer grazing freely and socialising with herd mates. However, if your horse and pony is sugar-sensitive and has an enforced stay inside because of suspected problems...

Recovery mashes can add fluid and fibre after exercise, travel, illness or hot weather, but formulas differ. Here is when they may help and what to check before feeding.

Cut down turnout in Spring for sugar-sensitive ponies and horses. Often heard; but how much…….let’s take a typical small native pony weighing 250-290kgs. 3 hours? No. I hour? No. Why, of course everything depends upon the individual circumstances but a...

Although we cannot affect a horse’s inborn temperament, by thinking about the way the horse’s digestive system evolved, and feeding in sympathy with it, we can help him feel much more relaxed and focused. So how do we feed in...

Are you looking to give your horse a fresh look by clipping its coat? Horse clipping can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve a professional finish. In this guide, we will walk...