Blog posts of '2015' 'February'

Cookie... Cookie, at 19 months of age.

Cookie having a bad hair day. Cookie is a 14.3hh, 19 month old Hackney cross and she is owned by Tracy Cook.  Tracy describes Cookie as "a bold character, cheeky and inquisitive. She is always watching what is going on and accepts new challenges with a rea...

When looking after breeding males, keeping the stallion healthy and fertile is of paramount importance. In order to perform well, whether it is natural covering or AI reproduction, a Stallion must be physically fit, and of a moderate body condition. If their condition is too poor and they may not h...

Jack... Jack, with owner Susan.[/caption] Jack is a 14.1hh, 11-year-old, Irish Cob gelding. He has been owned for the last 3 years by Susan Kandes. Susan practises Australian Natural Horsemanship with Jack, and after being encouraged by her trainer to go barefoot, she had Jacks shoes removed in May...

Looking after older horses during the winter can be a bit of a challenge. While giving a youngster the winter off when weather and daylight hours don’t permit you to ride regularly may be good idea, giving a senior horse time off over the winter requires a bit more thought! For one thing, it is much...

Poppy... Poppy at an in-hand showing show.[/caption] Poppy is a 32” tall, 4-year-old, miniature Shetland mare who was bred by Hermits Stud. Kathy Chapman is Poppy’s second owner, and has owned her for 2 years. Kathy loves her to pieces, and says that Poppy is very nosey and always likes to come in ...

Mops... 10-year-old Thoroughbred, Mops.[/caption] Wats On Lucky (Mops) is a 16.1hh, 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare whom, for just over a year has been owned by Savannah Olde. She is an ex National Hunt chaser, and she enjoys hunting and hacking out with Savannah and her children on their ponies. Sav...