This is Penny, a 14.2hh Cob. For 5 years she has been owned by Jess Kemp, who has had Penny since she was almost 24-years-old. Jess explains: “I loaned Penny to start with, and was later given her by a very lovely lady who is very proud of us both. We mainly just hack together now, we have competed ...
This is Hinke, our new Horse Of The Week, she is owned by Jacqueline Barron, who told us: “Hinke is a Dutch name, and is pronounced ‘Hinka’. Hinke is rising 14-years-old, and she stands at approximately 16.1hh. She is a Friesian, and I have owned her for seven years. I am in my 60’s, but together ...
Meet our new Horse Of The Week, Akehurst Rose-Mary, also known as Maya. She is owned by Sarah Hall who explains: “Maya is five years old, 14.1hh, and a Dales Pony. I have owned her for almost five years as I bought her as a nine-month-old foal. Maya was broken in last year. So far we have competed a...
Fennel Seeds to help keep the digestive system comfortable, encourage milk production and support the upper respiratory tract.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a herb traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract. Feeding these seeds to your horse can help to keep the digestive system correct...
This is our new Horse Of The Week Hot Fuss, also known as Charlie. He is owned by Laura Oughton-Auker, who explains: “Charlie is a New Forest x Thoroughbred. He's 14.1hh and will be 29-years-old in May this year. My parents bought him for me in 2002 as a 'first pony' from a local riding school. He d...
Meet Coby, Feedmark’s new Horse Of The Week. Standing at 14.2hh, he is a 10-year-old Cob cross Trotter. Holly Coulton has owned Coby for six years, and explains: “We have done a bit of everything in our 6 years. In the past we have enjoyed local shows, and he has taken a very good friend of mine to ...
This week’s Horse Of The Week is owned by Sue Linacre, Sue explains: “This is my buddy, Clyde, his show name is 'Every Which Way' for anyone old enough to remember that film! He is a 16-year-old, 15.1hh Irish Cob. I bought Clyde as a 4-year-old, when he had just arrived from Ireland. This was way ba...
One of the most common problems we get asked about over the spring and summer months is Sweet Itch- a skin allergy triggered by saliva from the Culicoides midge. Once an allergic horse has been exposed to this allergen, a reaction causes histamine to be produced, resulting in swelling and itchy ski...
As we leave winter behind and the promise of sunny days is beckoning, you may well notice that your horse is starting to shed their thick coat, revealing a sleek and smart summer outfit. This shedding is mainly caused by longer hours of daylight. The increase and decrease in daylight hours triggers ...
Normally good natured, obedient and willing, changes in hormone levels can turn your darling horse into an unpredictable, grouchy nightmare! While some mares barely change during their season and are able to be ridden and handled as normal, others really suffer, showing signs of discomfort and chang...
