Hacking Hoedown – One to the right or two to the left?

There is nothing more lovely than hacking out on your horse, for some it is ‘What they do’ and for others it’s a welcome break from the training schedule and a time when hair can be let down (metaphorically). If you are new to riding and thinking of buying a horse it is a good […]


Looking at Eventers?

New String to your Bow for the season Eventing in mind – Looking for something special? Have a look at Rosco, Sallybog Tim or Derroe Champ Horse Scout has got some great prospects for the coming season.  If you are looking for a new ride for the new season scroll through the lovely horses posted […]


Professional Profile – Lucinda Fredericks

Eventing Olympian Lucinda Fredericks is an international trainer and travels extensively to give clinics and demonstrations as well as hosting training sessions at her own venue, Rosegarth, near Devizes view her Horse Scout Profile HERE! How special would it be to buy the rider in your life a gift voucher for a private session with […]


Buying perfect horses…

Buying horses has become accepted to be something of a mine field. Why the necessity to lie & conceal? With the increasing necessity for 5stage vetting on every animal irrespective of its £1000 market value… the horse market has obscured over the last decade. Gone are the days of a quick two stage vetting, and […]


Horses lend us the wings we lack – Buying a Jumper

Buying a Jumper?  What do you look for in a jumping horse.  Is it breeding, confirmation, temperament or ability? Horses lend us the wings we lack.  ~Author Unknown When you have a jumping horse in front of you and are considering if he is the horse for you bear the words of the wise in […]


A Lot About Arabs – The Va Va Voom horse

Are you thinking that an Arab may be the horse for you?  Have you seen them performing in the show ring or out on endurance rides.  For the rider who has a certain va va voom Arabs make great riding horses.  They are spirited and fun and full of character. Cross bred arabs make really […]


Hot Tips For Hat Heads

Do you suffer from hat head? Is your Skin rough or bumpy and your hair decidedly straw like are you utterly shattered at the end of your horse filled hours? You could take the sweat out of looking after your horse and put it at livery (pass these tips on to his keeper!) or your trainer could […]



Be Zen – put a different hat on to do the mucking out!

Zen for Grooms – Are all grooms Zen…..Perhaps we should add a Zen check button to our Professionals page! “Before enlightenment chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” – Wu Li…. Or in horse terms “ Before enlightenment muck out, turn out, ride and groom, after enlightenment smile as you muck […]


Stanley Hill Equestrian Centre – A yard that feels like home

This lovely yard is near Purbright, Surrey Not only is this yard everything you would want in a livery stable its also set in ideal hacking country, So if you want a fit horse or just to enjoy quiet hacking Stanley Equestrian is definitely the place for you. Stanley Hill Equestrian Centre Livery Yard is […]