Don't be conned by 'equestrian' labels — and other money-saving tips
Let’s face it, horses are expensive. But you can keep costs down by not paying full whack for everything. Here’s how...
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5 (slightly naughty) reasons we're overexcited about Jilly Cooper's new book
What is it about Jilly’s sex ‘n’ horses formula that makes it so successful? Let’s take a look...
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16 tell-tale signs that autumn is coming
It's that time again. From excess hair to some questionable weather, you know autumn is coming when...
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6 horses you’ll come across when you’re looking to buy
It’s a well-known fact that when you’re looking to buy a horse, you’ll have to kiss a lot of frogs before you finally find your prince. It’s just like dating or buying a house – what sounds great on paper is often very different in reality! And chances are you’ll come across these horses for sale in your search…
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What breed of horse are you? Take our quiz to find out
Ever wondered what you’d be, if you were a horse? Of course you have. But just to be sure you’ve got it right, try this quick quiz
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The ride of your life? 14 things you'll (quickly) learn on a fun ride
Sponsored and fun rides offer a wonderful opportunity to explore parks and countryside you'd never normally ride in — but there are a few things you'll learn along the way...
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Go on a pub ride — and other ways to make the most of the warm weather
From pubs to beaches, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the warm summer months with your horse
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14 heartfelt confessions of a horsey mum
If you're a horsey mum there are one or two things you're bound to be guilty of — from using Mane & Tail Conditioner on your children to picking them up from school in your breeches
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11 confessions of a moody mare
If your mare could speak, her ‘confessions’ would probably go something like this…
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13 signs your child is hankering after a pony
You suspect your daughter is trying to tell you something. But what on earth could it be....? Let's examine the clues
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5 horse breeds you may never have heard of
Check out these strange but beautiful horses
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5 things you’ll miss about your horse while on holiday (and 5 things you probably won’t)
If you've been on a summer holiday recently or are preparing to go soon, you might find some of these ring true...
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'I credit Murphy with getting my head straight': when horses have healing powers
When times get hard, our four-legged friends really come into their own — in fact, sometimes, they’re our saviours…
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Shadows, butterflies and daffodils — the most ridiculous things your horse is terrified of
We asked Facebook users what was the silliest thing to freak out their horse. This is what they said…
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8 slightly weird bits of riding kit
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this riding kit turns up
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Spooking at buttercups — and other ways your horse always manages to surprise you
There's one thing that you can count on with horses — they’re predictably unpredictable, whether out on a hack or going cross-country
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15 things you'll understand if you have a trailer rather than a lorry
It seems such a simple idea — buy yourself a trailer so you can get out and about with your horse. What could possibly go wrong? Erm... quite a lot, actually
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11 reasons your horse secretly hates you
You greet your horse with a big soppy kiss every morning, and swear he looks back at you with love in his beautiful brown eyes. So why, for the love of god, did he deliberately stomp on your foot just now, and why does he keep trying to ditch you out hacking? Maybe it’s because you do this to him….
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6 dramas that happen at every livery yard
If you’ve ever spent time on a livery yard, chances are you’ll have experienced one or more of the following…
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7 challenges only male riders will understand
It’ll come as no surprise to anyone that 74% of British riders are women, according to figures from the British Horse Society. Which means male riders can sometimes feel like they're living in a female world and there are some aspects of equestrianism, that only men will understand
