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Shire horses along with other heavy breeds were once the greatest working horses in Britain. From pulling ploughs to buses and carriages, they had a huge impact on Britain’s day to day life.   Experts say that these larger breeds could become extinct within 10 years with decreasing number of foals being produced each year. The number of foals being born are at the lowest levels since records began. In 2017 just 240 shire horses were born along with 199 Clydesdales an...

Protecting you and your horse during legal battles will always be a stressful time, and it’s very hard to find easily accessible advice in a situation like this. Legalexpert.co.uk are at hand to provide you with some free guidance, should you experience a situation where your horse has caused harm to another person.   What should you do if your horse injures another person? Everyone who spends time around horses knows that they can be dangerous. A horse is a powerful anima...

Hundreds of children across the country are working with horses to help them cope with their mental health issues. This new and upcoming approach has improved children’s engagement in class and their ability to cope with stress and emotion. The Strength and Learning Through Horses charity has seen a rocketing demand for its Equine Therapy sessions. The Equine Therapy sessions consist of children working with horses to develop their communication and team work skills. The charit...

Riding a horse through the sea is a great experience and one you definitely won’t forget. It’s a perfect bonding activity for you and your horse, especially in the sweltering summer heat. If it’s something you’ve not experienced before I would highly recommend it, it’s thoroughly enjoyable. In this video you will see people accompanying their four legged friends while they go for a dip in the sea to cool down. As well as cooling down these lucky people g...

We've all been there and some days it's worse than others. We all work really hard in training and try to prepare the best we can on the run up to a competition. It can be so frustrating when nerves get the better of you and you feel like you've thrown it all away. So, with that in mind, here's Lofty Equestrian’s handy guide on how to cope with competition nerves, so you can ride your way to that winning position!   1. Breathe. It’s surprising how tight and worried y...

  The evolution of the Forager Slow Feeder   The Haygain Forager Slow Feeder was developed after research carried out by equine nutritionist Dr Andrea Ellis found that horses generally had finished their nighttime ration of forage by midnight, meaning they’d sometimes wait at least 8 hours before they were fed again.   The result is that horses show signs of aggression and upset when feeding time came around each morning. It’s well documented that...

More and more people like you are growing their equine business with the help of Horsemart... Horsemart is the UK’s busiest equine marketplace for buying & selling anything horse related. Some of our top equine businesses have taken advantage of this by advertising their business with us and it has been a huge success for them. Here are their stories: ...

Horse Grooming is extremely beneficial for both you and your horse. Grooming increases sociability between the both of you as you become used to each other's presence. Grooming also encourages good blood circulation and gives you the chance to check over your horse's body for any external wounds, especially the parts of the body that will come into contact with tack. Stable horses should be groomed on a regular basis, always before and after a ride. However, horses that live more naturally will ...

Tucked away in West Sussex is a horse trainer who uses very traditional and natural methods of gaining a horse's trust to improve behaviour and reinforce positive learning. Sue Gardener tells us more.   Sue Gardner founder of Applied Equine Behaviour works full time in the horse industry helping horse owners and their horses. Sue told us to us that she answers to many titles and one of them is that of "Horse Whisperer".   She explained: "Why so many titles? Quite simpl...

  Joint supplements are a key element to maintaining your horse’s health. You shouldn’t wait until they begin going lame to start utilising them. As your horse gets older or they become injured, the damage to their joints can become irreversible. It’s vital to start using supplements early on as they can be extremely beneficial and can prolong the efficiency of their joints. For younger horses this will prevent damage and for older horses it will aid the relief of oste...

  Equine is a very specialist community; it holds a wealth of knowledge that needs to be understood should you wish to succeed. From learning to ride and understanding your horse, to knowing what to wear and how to care for the animal, it’s very hard to permanently obtain all of this yourself. Many people within the community are aware of this, therefore they set up blogs to share their own experiences and tips to the wider population, so that everyone can make riding, competing o...

Horse rugs are a pricey essential and throughout the year, it’s necessary to have so many different types on hand to keep your horse comfortable. You're investing a lot into these products and you need them to last! To ensure your rugs last the test of time and remain in prime condition it’s essential to have care procedures in place!   For a quick and brief cleaning guide:   - Hang your rug up and use a hard brush to remove any dirt. Do the same with the r...

Any horse lover will understand the obsession of riding a horse and the desperate longing to get as much time in the saddle as possible. Even when you’re on holiday you might find it hard to stay away from the stirrups. But fear not, you can jump on a horse just about anywhere on the planet; there are some quite special places to do it as well. We’ve taken some of the top rated riding attractions from around the globe, based on TripAdvisor reviews, to create our own guide to internat...

How to ride a horse - a beginners guide At times frustrating, at times highly rewarding – teaching a beginner the joys of riding for the first time is a challenging job. Just remember how delightful your first introduction was learning to ride. There’s nothing more enjoyable than seeing a beginner’s eyes light up with joy whilst riding. However, you’ll need to remember that it’s not an easy task, training someone to ride, in fact it's almost as hard as learnin...

So you think you know your Cobs from your Warmbloods? Take our equestrianaire test to find out just how much you know about our furry friends! We'll test your equine knowledge down to the fine details. Find out your score and then challenge your friends to see who is the ultimate equestrianaire. Top scorers will even be entered to win a special prize courtesy of Horsemart! Good luck! 

  In 2017 we’ve had an impressive 353,000 enquiries on horses for sale . Using this data Horsemart have investigated which breeds seem to be the most sought after in the UK as it stands. Here, we have results for the top 6 selling horses of 2017. Through a study of transactions made by our own reports, we’ve been able to identify exactly which horses have proved to be the most popular in 2017…   6 The Welsh Pony Starting from number six, it&r...

We’ve had more people than ever buying and selling 3.5 tonne horseboxes on Horsemart.co.uk. We’ve taken a look at some of the best on the market, and answered some of the most popular questions. It’s unsurprising that these small, convenient lorries have rocketed in popularity in recent years. Not only can you drive a 3.5 tonne lorry on a standard car licence, but they also add a bit of luxury to days at shows, with their living space and features. More importantly,...

Uproar has hit the equestrian world as new laws mean that overweight riders may not be able to ride under new strict guidelines. There was dispute after eight riders were asked to dismount at the ‘Great Yorkshire Show’ earlier on this year.  New research by the The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and World Horse Welfare shows that too many horses are being injured due to too much load by an ncreasing amount of riders that are too heavy. The investigation involved stu...

If you’re scrolling through a rich list of sports stars, you’ll be searching for hours before you stumble upon a jockey. But that doesn’t mean that horse racing is an underfunded sport. In fact it’s quite the opposite. Some of the very richest people on the planet are fanatics of the sport - the world’s billionaires are far more involved than you think. We’ve looked at information based on Forbes’ rich list to bring you the richest people in the horse ra...

  Have you ever wondered just how many horses there are in the world? In many places it’s hard to go a day without seeing at least one, and that’s because the planet is bustling with these beautiful animals. The United Nations use their Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to collect some impressive levels of data, everything from crop production to government expenditure. Live Animal Population is another useful dataset that they’re able to produce, which means tha...