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Freelance Groom Costs UK 2024: What To Pay, How To Book
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Frazzled by changing weather and last-minute yard jobs, but unsure what a fair rate is for a reliable freelance groom? Learn...
Equine Vet Call-Out Costs: Halve Bills With Smart Booking
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Feeling the pinch of rising equine vet bills but determined not to cut corners? This guide shows how fees are built...
Equine Piroplasmosis In The UK: How To Protect Your Yard
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Worried equine piroplasmosis could slip into your yard via healthy‑looking imports or breeding mares? Learn UK‑ready, vet‑backed steps to protect horses...
Quad And Flail Topper: No Tractor For 5–10 Acre Horse Yards
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Running 5–10 acres and worried you’ll need a tractor to keep UK paddocks tidy? This guide shows how a quad with...
Horse Trailer Height: UK Legal Minimum And Clearance
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 If your horse can’t lift and lower its head freely, every mile risks stress, breathing issues and a costly scrape under...
Episode 37: What Do People Get Wrong About Showing? Vicky Smith on Producing Show Horses for HOYS
What Do People Get Wrong About Showing? Vicky Smith on Producing Show Horses in the UK Published 7 May 2026 · Just Horse Riders Podcast · Episode 37 Key Takeaways...
Importing Horses From Europe To UK: VAT, Costs, Paperwork
📖 9 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Importing a horse from Europe now brings extra forms, bigger bills and a 20% VAT hit that can derail budgets. This...
UK Horse Welfare: Your Legal Duty On Parade And At Home
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Worried about balancing tradition, competition and your horse’s wellbeing under UK law? This guide gives you clear, practical steps to meet...
Grass Pellets: Soak 1:4, 2 Hours Cold Or 15 Minutes Hot
📖 12 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Struggling to feed grass pellets safely and keep your horse hydrated, especially ponies, seniors or greedy eaters? This guide shows how...
Riding On Blood Thinners: BETA Level 3 Protection First
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Riding while on blood thinners can feel like balancing courage with caution—you want time in the saddle without gambling your health....
UK Horse Livery Costs: The True Price Of DIY Vs Full
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Trying to decide between DIY and full livery without blowing your budget or your evenings on yard runs? Use our UK‑specific...
Encysted Redworm: When To Worm UK Horses This Winter
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Winter worming isn’t about the first frost anymore—time it right to keep your horse safe from encysted redworm and cut resistance....