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If you like to plan your year early, the 2026 UK equestrian calendar already has plenty locked in. From five-star eventing and championship finals to international showjumping and indoor winter fixtur...

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...

Equine asthma, commonly known by the equine community as ‘heaves’, is a lot more common than you might think and is certainly quite debilitating for horses, let alone stressful for their o...

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 ...

Saddles   The interaction between horse, tack and rider is complex. Research has shown that rider position and stability in the saddle are vital for good performance, which is why it&rsqu...

With so many different products on the market, it’s quite a task to whittle down the options to work out what you actually need. From Lunging aids to riding equipment to boots and saddle pads an...

Are you an overthinker? Here’s how to stop the overthinking...   In this blog, I’d like to give you two tried and tested techniques to stop overthinking, the destructive &...

Many riders know that their horses’ legs heat up during exercise, and it’s common for horses’ legs to be cooled after fast work, competitions, or an intense schooling session. How ca...

In various recent months, increasing outbreaks of Equine Strangles have been reported in horse yards across the country. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects horses, while most cases ...

The festive period is upon us, as is the rush to find the perfect present for your loved ones - and if they're horse obsessed (just like us), but you're unsure what to get them, look no further than o...

We all know that our routine with our horses, the enjoyment of their company and being able to ride regularly are hugely important factors in our mental health and wellbeing. But for many, this has be...

There's a lot to think about when you're property hunting, especially when you're looking for an equestrian property with various specific features that are required to meet your needs. In order to ma...

Horse racing is a sport we share with our friends across the pond. It would be no surprise to hear that America has their own Triple Crown. In fact, it's based on the British model! As a quick history...

Hello everyone! I’m super excited to be joining the Horsemart team as a contributor and would like to take the time to introduce myself to you all. So hey! I'm Natalie Alexander or Nat to ...

We all know that planning a holiday when you have horses isn’t the easiest thing (understatement). You either need to be in a full livery, pay someone to do them while you’re away, get som...

If you’ve been following us, you would have seen various client horses coming in and out of our gates, with a few of our own sprinkled into our updates here and there. This is a chance for you t...

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 popu...

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 ...

The Welsh breeds are divided into four sections types called the Sections A, B, C and D.  The smallest of the four groups are the Welsh Section A, the Welsh Mountain pony and the Welsh Section B,...