What is a warm-up? The term ‘warm-up’ accurately describes what happens when we transition the body from a resting state to a state suitable for activity: the muscles are literally ‘warmed up’, receive increased blood and oxygen supply, gain flexibility and therefore reduce stress on tendons and ligaments. A warm-up will also ensure increased […]
Since 2004 Carron Nicol, the International Show jumper, has run European Sports Horses Ltd, a large breeding, show jumping and dealing yard at Rumer Stud Farm, Long Marston Road, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8AF. The stud has a very large selection of horses in excess of 50 available at all times ranging from foals to 12yrs. […]
Benefits of feeding haylage It is dust free No need to soak It is convenient to handle Haylage has a high nutritional value Its more palatable to horses than hay Can easily be stored outside as it is packed in water resistant bags. Unopened bags of haylage keep for up to 18 months without any […]
Off the lead rein? This next stage is so important. You need a pony who is rock solid and has experience under his belt…. millage on the clock. A landmark Study asked children ‘Would you rather play simply for fun, or would you prefer to win?’…. 95% said FUN So your child has outgrown her […]
When is a bump just a lump? Are you looking for a horse for sale? One who has a few miles on the clock; the perfect all rounder who is experienced and safe? Maybe you have seen a few and have noticed that some of them have swellings above the fetlocks on two or four […]
What makes a coloured horse coloured?…a lack of colour! An explanation of Tobiano and skewbald TOBIANO (Toh-bee-ah’no) appears to be white with large “spots” (or “patches”) of colour, often overlapping, on animals with a greater percentage of colour than white. Spots of colour, typically, originate from the head, chest, flank and buttuck, often including the […]
Do you need a hand with your horses? Here are hard working grooms and work riders who have listings on Horse Scout. If you are looking for someone to help at your stables or with your horse have a look at our Grooms & Work Riders pagesSome of Horse Scouts listed Work Riders and Grooms Steph […]
Are you looking for an opportunity on an eventing yard? Horse Scout has two positions advertised. Lucinda Fredericks has a new opportunity for a working pupil to join her yard near Devises with (or without) their horse from March 2015. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2015 This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to […]
Paddock Side… National Hunt Racing, by Horse Scout racing specialist Penny! National Hunt is divided into two sections, hurdles and steeplechases. There are also races called ‘bumpers’ which are flat races for jumpers. However, for the purpose of our paddock observations I am ignoring these. Quite often horses that have not shown any promise on […]
Welcome to my new fortnightly blog for Horse Scout! My name is Lauren Shannon and my team of Shannon Eventing horses are based in Leicestershire at Mushill Farm. I have ridden for British Young Rider teams, after spending 13 formative years in the United States-and picking up an American twang to my voice in the […]
