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This guide covers what horseball actually is, how to get started in the UK, what your first session looks like, and what you need to play.

Horseball is one of the most exciting equestrian sports in the UK. Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of strategy, it combines elements of rugby, basketball, and netball - but on horseback. Two teams...

Buying a horse for a beginner is a thrilling, yet scary, venture. The buzz of buying yours or maybe your child’s first horse or pony and finally taking the step you’ve dreamed of is unriva...

The UK has so much to offer to horse riding fans. With landscapes that range from picturesque villages set in lush valleys to wild landscapes that will challenge the most adventurous rider, Unicorn Tr...

How to get the most out of the crazy horse:   After writing a previous article some time ago, detailing how riders can get the most out of their lazy horses, I had the time to reflect on ...

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 an...

So this is what you've been searching for this year... What is Horsemart without the stars of the show - our wonderful horses! With so many incredible mounts to discover, you may be wondering w...

In general, buying a horse can cost anywhere between £500 and upwards of £40,000! A lot of factors contribute to the price of a horse, such as breed, size, age, pedigree and training, so d...

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, ap...

Hello everyone! I’m new to the Horsemart writing team and would like to introduce myself. I’m an event rider and freelance advertising copywriter, working in sunny South Manchester whilst ...

I’ve always loved horses and had my first lesson booked when I was 4 and a half, but when I turned up the 11hh pony was huge and I was terrified! I didn’t get on and we went home, but the ...

My name is Alison Lincoln. I am a writer, coach and freelance groom. I have been involved with horses since I was a child coming up through Pony Club and competing at Affiliated Dressage, Show Jumping...

Hello! My name is Lily Chandler and I’m an 18 year old equestrian from the South East of England. Unlike a lot of people I know, I didn’t grow up around horses, nor have a horsey family. M...

It was always going to be luck of the draw, where I ended up getting stuck when the world shut down… I was in Singapore when I started thinking I would get stuck, went to Bali, where the wheels...

How crazy is the world at the moment? This COVID-19 is certainly making 2020 a year we’ll all remember. Quite aside from the health aspect of it, people are struggling to cope financially too, a...

On my last trip to South Africa, a friend and I decided that something different was called for (her version of events may or may not match this…). A feed company local to her has an arena and ...

“When the competitor is shooting the qabaq, the spectators must look at the arrow…..  This is not for safety, but because arrows get lost, we need to know where they land…&rdq...

August started quietly for us, due to sending several horses back home or to new homes when our work with them was completed. We still have sales livery Lola who has started to do some lovely work...

An interview with long distance rider Gillian Larson - on the support plans behind her expeditions, the highlights of her trails so far and advice for those wanting to give it a go! Gillian ...

Horsemart content writer Hannah Phenix conducted an interview with Gillian Larson, long distance trail rider. In this two part interview you will found out all about Gillian and her experience with tr...