As horse riders, it feels like we wait all year for the summer. The fairer season brings longer evenings and drier conditions and with them, plenty more opportunities to get out and ride. For the most part in the UK, the temperatures tend to be fairly mild, but the country also is no stranger to […]
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Aug
Aug
As the warmer months roll around, many of us like to add more regular hacking to our riding routines. Variety is key. To us, there’s simply nothing better than cantering over open fields or taking a stroll around the countryside in the summer, but sometimes, our horses don’t feel the same way which means they […]
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Jul
Jul
Horse groundwork is often an overlooked area in a rider’s toolkit, but it’s actually a great way to improve your horse’s way of going when under saddle, whilst improving their manners in hand at the same time. On top of this, groundwork can help to strengthen your bond and show your horse that you’re a […]
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Jul
Jul
Horse insurance can seem a confusing topic. With so many options, elements, and providers, whether you are taking out your first Horse insurance policy or have one due for renewal, it can seem daunting. The most important thing is that you make sure you take out a level of cover that you understand and are […]
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Jul
Jul
Whether you are looking to loan out a horse you own or take on a horse on loan yourself, there are many considerations, horse insurance is just one of these. For owners thinking of loaning out their horse, it can seem a viable solution if the financial or time commitments of caring for the horse […]
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Jul
Jul
If your horse is ill or injured, it’s an understandably stressful time. Knowing how to make a claim on your horse insurance policy and get your claim assessed as quickly as possible will hopefully help to ease the worry, meaning you can concentrate solely on getting your horse back to feeling himself again. Our Claims […]
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Jul
Jul
The nutritional requirements for individual horses will vary according to many factors such as body weight, condition score, discipline, environmental factors, and workload. When thinking of your horse’s diet, in particular when increasing workload to intensify fitness, think of what is required to train effectively, compete successfully, and recover efficiently. Train Effectively Some horses start […]
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Jun
Jun
Martha Hall is the current rider of KBIS Starburst (known at home as ‘Rich’). Rich was previously successfully evented at what is now 4* level when he was owned by Guy Prest (KBIS Managing Director) and Liz Prest (KBIS Director). Rich’s career highlight was winning the Grantham Cup at Belton in 2017 with Izzy Taylor, […]
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Apr
Apr
What is Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome? Gastric Ulcers, otherwise known as Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), are lesions in the horse’s stomach. They are most commonly caused when gastric acid, produced in the lower glandular part of the stomach and a vital part of the digestive system (as it acts to break down the food […]
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Apr
Apr
Buying a new horse is a huge commitment and you might find yourself unsure of where to begin. Here is some guidance to get you started in the process. 1. Confirm Your Criteria Everyone has their own reasons for choosing to buy a horse. Having a clear idea of what you are looking for before […]