Horses & Breeding Services in Essex

Are you thinking about taking the leap from unaffiliated to affiliated showjumping? Or even just starting to try your hand at competing in the discipline? Then here are a few tips on what to expect and how to get started. Local, unaffiliated or a...

Why lunge a horse? Lunging a horse is a great form of training for the horse, and not only in the work they are doing at the end of the lunge line. It’s also ideal for getting them to listen and learn the handler’s commands by voice a...

Many, many years ago, I worked briefly in the racing industry. Very briefly, it wasn’t the place for me. But, a couple of valuable lessons came up. One of which, was overhearing a young apprentice jockey talking (excitedly) about how his positi...

With summer finally here, horse owners are naturally keen to give their four legged friends a cooling treat! But it’s essential to ensure you know which treats are ok for your horse to have. If you feed them the wrong thing, it can not only cau...

Check out how you can make your own fly spray with Horsemart's handy hints... It’s a common occurrence for any owner to spot their horse being bombarded by flies and other insects. They’re nothing but pests and the horse itse...