Services in The Smithies

Each winter that arrives seems to be wetter, making the management of horses increasingly difficult. One of the biggest challenges of a wet season is the management of grazing and turnout. With increased rain comes increased mud, often makin...

What is Sweet Itch? Sweet Itch (or Summer Itch, as it is sometimes referred to), is the common name for Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis (SSRD), or more technically ‘Insect Bite Hypersensitivity’, which, as the name suggests, is a...

Note: Be careful washing your horse’s tail and mane prior to a show as it tends to leave the hair very fluffy which makes it difficult to style and plait. Try to wash your horse's mane and tail at least two days before a show, this way it&r...

Gone are the days when you could simply turn up at a yard with your horse, pay money and ‘be a livery’. The ever increasing expectations and responsibilities of yard owners means that best practice guidance requires a substantial amount o...