The Art and Science of Feeding Horses with Carol Layton
Feeding horses is both an art and science so Carol Layton of Balanced Equine explains how common mineral deficiencies can be solved with Balanced…
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Equine Welfare during Exercise: An Evaluation of Breathing, Breathlessness and Bridles
There is something especially engaging about seeing healthy horses running free, alert, ears forward, nostrils flared, moving across the ground with ease, displaying exceptional…
Do You Know When to try a Bitless Bridle?
Do you ever find yourself wondering whether it would be worth trying a bitless bridle? Although riding with a bit is often required by…
The LightRider Bitless Bridle Chinstrap Cover
I’m always working towards improving the LightRider products and a chinstrap cover is the latest update. This neoprene cover helps keep the buckle more secure, and your horse even…
The Power of Connection and Loving Touch
Having recently experienced the power of close connection and loving touch again, I’ve discovered the huge difference it has made to my health now that…
Radius Rasp makes hoof trimming easier
I became aware of the Radius Rasp by Evolutionary Hoofcare recently, and after a few months of trying it, I loved it so much I decided…
How to Avoid Laminitis
The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high altitudes can…
My favourite horsemanship blogs
There is so much advice available online that it’s sometimes hard to know which horsemanship blogs to follow. I subscribe to quite a few…
How to use slow feed hay nets for horses
Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to use slow-feed hay nets? There are so many options, choices, and methods to consider…
New Super Tough Round Bale Hay Nets
Do you have destructive horses? We have a solution – the new Super Tough 6cm Round Bale Hay Net – the first Australian design and…
How to care for your leather bridle and saddle
There are three basic products that help to maintain leather tack in good order. These are saddle soap, cream conditioner and oil. I recommend Oakwood products…
Exciting New Grooming Gloves
These fantastic new grooming gloves are the best thing I’ve discovered recently, for both my horses, dogs and cats! HandsOn Gloves are by far…
Treats – it’s not just about the food!
Guest post by Mel Fleming of Connecting with Horses and Riding with Syncronicity I have been experimenting with using treats for a couple of…
Hoof Xtra Mineral Mix could help horses & ponies prone to laminitis
Developed by Carol Layton from Balanced Equine, the Hoof Xtra Mineral mix came about after horse owners requested a mix which offers the nutrients…
Small hole hay nets extend hay feeding times.
The dilemma facing many equine owners who need to confine them or provide an alternative to grass, is how to offer free choice hay without…