Competition queen or natural nut — what type of yardie are you?
As anyone who’s ever been on a livery yard will know, there are certain types – even stereotypes – that pop up everywhere. But which one are YOU? Try our just-for-fun quiz and find out…
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7 guilty thoughts most riders have (even if they won't admit it)
Everyone thinks of horse owners as healthy sorts who bounce out of bed at 5.30am every morning. But even the most enthusiastic of horse owners are guilty of taking a short cut from time to time...
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How safe is your tack? 12 top security tips
Farms and outbuildings will be particularly vulnerable when the clocks go back and the evenings get darker and longer, providing cover for thieves to work under — are you sure your tack is safe?
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6 riding holidays that will blow your mind (we’ve started saving already...)
If you yearn to explore the world on horseback, then check out these fabulous equestrian holidays
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6 horsey things to do this Christmas
There are plenty of ways of indulging your love of all things equestrian this December, whether you fancy having a blast on a tinsel ride or snuggling up watching Olympia on the red button...
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12 things you’ll almost certainly know if you have a chestnut mare
If you own a chestnut mare, you may well have experienced some or all of the following...
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11 things you had forgotten about the eventing season
Being surprised by photographers on course, the disappointment of cancellations, not fitting into your breeches post-burger van... There are a few things that we'd forgotten about the eventing season — until now
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Is your horse on box rest? If so, this might sound familiar...
If your horse is currently on box rest, then we expect you may be experiencing a number of these...
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'Who's in charge here?' — and other things you might be used to hearing from your trainer
Trainers are not always known for their tact or diplomacy. ‘Tell it like it is’ is the order of the day. All trainers have their own little idiosyncratic phrases, but you may well recognise them as variations of the following…
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5 text conversations you would have with your horse this Christmas (if he could text...)
If your horse had opposable thumbs instead of hooves, owned a mobile phone and could text you, your Christmas conversations might go a little something like this...
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7 reasons frosty mornings suck (but we'd probably take them over a rainy one...)
We breathe a sigh of relief when we wake up and realise rain isn't pounding against our windows — but then we remember frost has its own problems too...
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9 reasons why your workplace is actually not dissimilar to your yard
Noisy eaters, the bossy know-it-all and a stampede for the door — your office and your yard might have more in common than you think
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5 reasons the parents of horsey kids deserve to be knighted
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16 barmy livery yard rules you'll struggle to believe are true
Take a look at these rules that some unlucky liveries have had to put up with...
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Lady Gaga — and 7 other surprising celebrities who love to ride
There are a few horse-loving celebs that we all know about, but others are a bit more of a surprise
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6 eye-wateringly expensive items of tack with price tags you won't believe
If you think you’re pushing the boat out by splashing out for a few Swarovski crystals on your browband or a matchy-matchy dressage set, then check out this jaw-droppingly expensive tack...
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‘He gave me the jumping bug’: Meet Bertram Allen’s free-range first pony
Horse & Hound caught up with the top Irish showjumper about his first showjumping pony, who enjoys a free-range retirement on his yard
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Want to take your dog on holiday? These are the hotels you need...
Can’t bear leaving your dog behind? Know the feeling. But don’t worry – take him with you. He’ll have the time of his life in these super-dog-friendly hotels…
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6 fixes for the ultimate Thelwell addict (and you don't need to be under the age of 10)
If you’re a Thelwell lover (and who isn’t) then check out all this gorgeous merchandise…
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'Will only date four-star eventers' — and other online dating profile blunders
Looking for a summer romance? Take a look at our advice for riders braving the world of online dating...
