Hello! I hope everyone had a fun half term and enjoyed a break from school – I certainly did! This month has been a slow one with not many events as the Equine Flu outbreak caused most competitions to be cancelled. At the start of the month, both my sister and I had a training […]
Author Archives: KBIS
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Mar
Mar
Equine Influenza is endemic in the population of horses in the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe. The virus circulates at low levels and is diagnosed from time to time in all parts of the continent. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated animals can be affected, but vaccinated animals may show only mild clinical signs as opposed to […]
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Feb
Feb
The sale and purchase of horses is often a stressful operation for both parties. Horses being live athletic animals cannot be guaranteed in the manner of motor vehicles. Like machines the body is subject to stresses and wear and tear but unlike a car there is no facility for easy repairs. The phrase “caveat emptor” […]
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Feb
Feb
Having a good riding instructor can make such a difference to you and your horse but what are the key elements of a good instructor? We met up with KBIS insured instructor Dan Bizzarro to find out what he thinks makes a good instructor great! There are a number of elements that add up to […]
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Nov
Nov
We caught up with Jayne on a wet and windy November day and she gave 5 tips on turning horses away for the winter. Jayne explained that for many of her horses, after a busy season competing, they benefit hugely from having a break in the field. However, there are certain things to remember: […]
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Nov
Nov
How should you be rugging your horse this winter? Horses can regulate their temperature between 5 and 25 degrees Celsius. Many owners over rug their horses and are unaware that despite the fact it is done with the best intentions it is actually cruel. Heavy weight rugs should only be used in exceptional circumstances such […]
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Aug
Aug
Five different sports for you and your horse. Want to get involved in an equestrian sport and do something a bit different? Perhaps you are looking for a fresh challenge, or a new discipline to try with your horse as you haven’t quite found their forte? Check out the five options below and see what […]
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Aug
Aug
A trip to the beach can be a brilliant day out for both horse and rider. Amazing stretches of golden sands with the ocean sound behind you, what more could you want? Whether you are looking for a relaxed ride, or some canter work on great going, check out our top picks for British beaches […]
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Jul
Jul
Every season brings its problems and even though we look forward to the long light days, summer is no exception. While the battle to control flies is a visible daily trial at this time of year it’s important to remember about other parasites too such as intestinal worms, pinworm, bots, ticks and summer sores that […]
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Jul
Jul
Horse health professionals rally to determine best practice as “Equitape” horse wormer to be discontinued from October 2018. From October 2018 the wormer brand, Equitape®, commonly used to treat tapeworm infection will be discontinued from sale in the UK. This wormer is the only licenced product for horses containing praziquantel as a single active ingredient. […]