Photo of a serene countryside evening landscape during Bonfire Night. In the foreground, there are a few calm horses safely secured in a well-lit padd - just horse riders

Bonfire Night and Horses: A Comprehensive Guide to Equine Safety

Aaron Englander
What to do with horses on Bonfire Night? As the clock ticks down to Bonfire Night, many eagerly anticipate the awe-inspiring firework displays. However, for horse owners, this can be...
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young boy feeding a pumpkin to a horse - just horse riders

Can Horses Eat Pumpkins? A Comprehensive Guide for Equestrians

Aaron Englander
As Halloween creeps up, some horse owners find themselves scratching their heads and pondering the great mysteries of the equestrian world. One of the most pressing questions? Whether their four-legged...
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Why Do We Clip Horses One Last Time Before Season's End?

Why Do We Clip Horses One Last Time Before Season's End?

Aaron Englander
As autumn leaves bid adieu, taking the horse-riding season with them, riders worldwide pull out their clippers, bracing for that inevitable seasonal ritual. But hold your horses! (pun intended). Why...
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Oil Painting_ A rustic barn setting with a group of equestrians of diverse genders and descents participating in a combined yoga and horse riding work

Yoga and Horse Riding: An Unexpected Match Made in Heaven

Aaron Englander
Does Yoga Help with Horse Riding? Now, I know what you're thinking. Yoga? With horse riding? Are we trying to make the horse do the downward dog or the rider...
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From Neigh to Zen: Understanding Horses' Reactions to Stress.

From Neigh to Zen: Understanding Horses' Reactions to Stress.

Aaron Englander
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going wrong, and you just wish you could gallop off into the sunset? Well, guess what? Horses...
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Photo of a 17-year-old individual confidently riding a pony in a beautiful meadow, with a setting sun in the background. The rider is smiling - just horse riders

Ponies at 17: Too Late to Saddle Up or Just in Time?

Aaron Englander
Age is just a number, right? But when it comes to ponies, things might get a tad perplexing! Ever heard of the midlife crisis where folks buy sports cars? Well,...
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horse with a red ribbon on its tail - just horse riders

Ribbons Revealed: Decoding the Meanings on Horses' Tails

Aaron Englander
Ever been to a horse show and found yourself utterly puzzled by the rainbow of ribbons on horses’ tails? Fear not, my equestrian friend, for we’re here to demystify the...
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horse sniffing a pile of brussel sprouts - just horse riders

Brussels Sprouts and Horses: A Curious Dietary Question Explored

Aaron Englander
If you've ever stared at a plate of Brussels sprouts and wondered, "Could Mr. Whinny enjoy this as much as I do?", you're not alone. Many horse owners, in a...
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a horse falling a sleep on the grass - just horse riders

Why is my pony so lazy? Is Your Horse in Slow-Mo

Aaron Englander
There's a good chance that at some point, you've looked at your pony, witnessed its lackadaisical attitude, and thought, "Is it just me, or is my pony taking laziness to...
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man and a woman stood with a horse cartoon - just horse riders

Equestrian Sports: Leading the Charge in Gender Equality

Aaron Englander
If you're thinking equestrian sports are just about fancy hats, dramatic gallops, and, well, horseplay, think again! There's a lot more trotting beneath the surface, especially when it comes to...
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man and a woman on a horse

Is Horse Riding Truly A Female-Dominated Sport? Let's Gallop Through the Facts!

Aaron Englander
Ever gazed upon a pair of jodhpurs and thought, "Hmm, those look too chic to be sporty?" Or perhaps, you've mused over why your mate Dave, who brags about bench...
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can horses eat cucumbers - just horse riders

Can Horses Eat Cucumber? A Dive into Equine Diets

Aaron Englander
We've all had that moment where we're munching on a fresh cucumber and think, "Hey, would Mr. Neigh-Neigh over there enjoy this too?" But before you toss that juicy slice...
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