Services in Rickmansworth

There are probably only a few words or phrases that really strike fear into equestrians: “loose horse”, “strangles” and “box rest”. Hopefully, you’ve not encountered the first two but I’m sure the ...

Today's tutorial is Walk Pirouette. I call this my 'Tuning fork and figure of eight' exercise.   Start from a regular collected walk, ride on parallel lines like a railway track. I lineup with my mirrors, one side to the othe...

Prevention is better than cure – how the Haygain Steamer helps to prevent bacterial infections in your horse, limiting the need for antibiotics. News reports often state how the overuse of antibiotics is making infections harder and leading...

As an independent equine nutritionist, I frequently use the phrase ‘ad lib’ myself and I’ve heard owners using the phrase in a variety of scenarios. What exactly does ad-lib mean, and is it right for your horse? Maybe you're cur...