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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....
Leather-Lined Wellies For UK Yard Work: Grip And Durability
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Slogging through UK clay, ankle-deep mud and slick concrete from first feed to late checks? Use this guide to choose leather-lined...
Loss Of Use: Proving Horse Value Without A Receipt
📖 10 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Lost the purchase receipt but need to prove your horse's value for a loss-of-use claim? This guide shows you exactly how...
Canine Teeth In Young Horses: Bitting, Checks And Care
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Youngster suddenly head‑tossing, salivating or snatching at the reins? Learn how to keep your horse comfortable and your schooling on track...
Shire Crosses: Stop Run-Outs With Rhythm And Straightness
📖 11 min read • Last updated: January 2026 Struggling with your bold Shire cross rushing fences or ducking out—or even eyeing the greener grass beyond the rail? Learn how...