6 Families of Bit you need to know about
Bits are sorted into families based on the pressure points they affect on the horse’s head. This in turn has an effect on the position of...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Aug 233 min
5 Wounds That Need Veterinary Attention
Horses are extremely accident prone and while many minor scrapes can be managed at home by you, some wounds require prompt veterinary...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Jul 173 min
7 Saddle Checks You Can Do to Improve Comfort for Your Horse
Ensuring your horse is comfortable and pain-free while riding is essential for their well-being and performance. One of the most critical...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Jun 93 min
5 Signs it’s time to replace your safety equipment
Although we try not to think about it too much, horse riding is a dangerous sport. We use a wide range of safety equipment to reduce the...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
May 152 min
5 Ways to Tackle Poisonous Plants
Summer has finally decided to make an appearance and you’re glad to see the back of the mud. As we head into the warmer weather you might...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Apr 82 min
7 Steps to the Perfect Plaits
Plaiting seems to be the source of pain for many horse owners. Some of the things I’ve heard include - ‘I can’t plait’ - ...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Mar 43 min
5 Worms Horse Owners need to know about
Worms have been part of a horse’s life for thousands of years. In the wild they’re less of a problem because horses can keep moving to...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Feb 32 min
The 3 Vital Stages of a Fitness Plan
We’ve made it through January, the days have started to get a little lighter and you’re starting to think about the spring and summer....
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Jan 63 min
5 Things I learnt from my First Horse
When I became a horse owner for the first time, I’d spent time helping at the local riding school, I’d had riding lessons and I’d...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Dec 5, 20233 min
Choosing the Right Rug for your Horse
If you’re anything like me then it can be very easy to collect rugs, but how do you know which one to use? At this time of year, it’s...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Nov 6, 20233 min
Winter Survival Tips
It’s November which means the clocks have changed, the days are shorter and the weather is wetter and colder. It’s this time of year that...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Oct 1, 20233 min
6 Things to Consider when choosing your horse's feed
At this time of year you may need to change what you’re feeding your horse, however there are a number of factors to consider when...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Sep 1, 20233 min
6 Tips for the Perfect Clip
1. Make sure you have good light Being able to see clearly what you are doing when clipping will have a big impact on the quality of...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Aug 1, 20233 min
Choosing the right Bit - 5 tips for success
Choosing a bit can be really hard, there are so many different types out there and lots of different brands claiming that their bits are...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Jul 1, 20232 min
5 Signs of Laminitis
Laminitis is a painful condition that affects the horse’s hooves. It can related to a variety of factors including, increased sugar...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Jun 1, 20232 min
5 Signs your horse needs shoeing
The recommended length of time between shoeing is 4-6 weeks, how long your horse needs will depend on the type of work they do, the...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Apr 30, 20232 min
5 Strangles Facts for Strangles Awareness Week 2023
The first week of May (1st-7th May) is Strangles Awareness Week. This is a yearly Awareness Week developed by Redwings Horse Sanctuary....
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Apr 8, 20232 min
7 Changes which Happen when your Horse gets Fitter.
1. Heart size increases The heart is made of muscle tissue and this is developed through the fitness program. The average heart size...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Mar 30, 20232 min
5 Bridle Fit checks to improve comfort
1. Keeping the ears free from pressure - Make sure there is space behind the ears. Horses are incredibly sensitive behind their...
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Alexandra van Randwyck
Feb 28, 20232 min
5 Horsey Checks to make this February
1. Vaccinations If you’re preparing to go out and about in the Spring make sure you check that your horse’s vaccinations are in date...
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