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‘Making the Butterflies Fly in Formation’ is the title of a research study published in The Sport Psychologist in 1999. Although a small study looking at the experiences of both elite and non-elite athletes, in this case swimmers, it demonstrated an interesting phenomenon. Both types of athlete experienced anxiety in some form or other, but the elite athletes viewed the effect of this anxiety differently to the non-elite athletes. In essence, the elite athletes believed their anxiety actuall...

Finding the right fly repellent for your horse can be a bit of a minefield, and is often a case of trial and error. The wide range of options available can be overwhelming, with active ingredients, application methods, and effectiveness all playing a part in the buying decision. So, we’ve put together this guide to help you make an informed decision, without the stress! Each product has been personally recommended by one of our brand ambassadors or a member of our inhouse team, having been ...

You’ve sent your horse or pony away to be backed, and today they’re home. Now what? If you’ve had your horse or pony backed at Little Hesteyri, we will have had them for about a month, and aimed to have them walking, trotting and cantering out on a hack before coming home to you. The reason we do everything out hacking at this stage is because doing everything in straight lines is best for the horse’s body. Even if your horse isn’t young, their muscles will still be less developed h...

As my horse Rock is an overheight Connemara, standing 15.3hh with a leg in each corner and a depth of girth a 6 foot giant wouldn't look long legged on, keeping him trim and fit is an on-going battle! He is just as challenging to look after as a type that struggles to keep weight on and needs to be double rugged almost all year round, but in a completely different way. I was experienced with turnout boots, conditioning feed, double rugging from a 7/8 TB and an old boy... but who knew about...

Almost as exciting as buying a new horse is… buying a horsebox. But it’s an expensive purchase and you should do your research. Time spent browsing horsey websites isn’t a chore after all… What should you choose? Well if it’s a horsebox you want, rather than a horse trailer, for the average horse owner it basically boils down to a choice between a 3.5 and a 7.5 ton.

Thank god we’re finally out of the winter, and happily enjoying some sunshine. It has been a horrible time for the world, but people have been pulling together in a beautiful way. The horse world has been devastated to face losing a large amount of the show season, but on the bright side it gives us all a chance to breathe, and just enjoy our horses, with no pressure.