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The winter months bring with them a whole new set of ailments and increased risk of injury, as the temperature drops and we are faced with adverse weather conditions. In order for treatment to be effective, it is vital that you have access to a well-stocked first aid kit, at home, on the yard, and when away at competitions. Regardless of the type of injury, time is always a key factor in the speed of recovery - the quicker you discover it, the quicker it can be treated. In winter, rugs sho...

One of the major challenges that I help recreational and amateur riders with is undoubtedly hacking confidence. Hacking isn’t without real hazards, but making sure that you have decreased the risks to a minimum and then applying some mindset techniques can really help to improve your enjoyment of this valuable form of exercise.

Finding a livery yard can be hard. Not only does it need to have all the facilities and services you desire, and not be too far from home, but it also needs to be affordable. It can be even harder if you have a differing work regime or a horse with special care requirements, as you’ll need to find a yard that can accommodate these too. With the livery industry being completely unregulated, it’s also particularly important to find a yard that is run competently and professionally. With reg...

The winter months are approaching, so we caught up with International Showjumpers Michael Duffy and Amy Inglis to find out how they manage the challenging UK winter season. When does the season usually stop for you or is it year round, and if so, why? Michael: "The season is all year round for us and has been for years now. In the winter months, we do tend to do more indoor competitions – including the Indoor World Circuit at venues such as Onslow/Helsinky and, of course, London Olympia, whe...

Health and safety must be a primary consideration for all business owners, especially those that own equestrian premises. Not only do you have a duty of care to yourself and your staff, but as a business that is classed as being “open to members of the public” – albeit your riding or livery clients – you must ensure that steps are taken to protect them as well.

Can you tell us a little bit about your history at Sumba and how you came about being involved? I first came to NIHI, Sumba in 2013. My husband was working on a project with the hotel. He encouraged me to join him on this forgotten island and of course I fell head over heels in love with NIHI and Sumba. It’s very hard not to. It’s all very well being in paradise but the lustre can easily be lost unless you keep yourself busy and immerse yourself in local culture and trad...