With the unpredictable and changeable weather wreaking havoc around the UK during the past few weeks, it has made life particularly difficult for many owners and riders. After some horses were confined to barracks in their stables, when they finally made it back outside once again, they certainly took the opportunity to express themselves!
NB: If your horse frequently displays behaviour of this nature, H&H recommends that you seek expert advice from your trainer, saddler, vet and equine dental technician to ensure the behaviour is not in response to pain or discomfort.
Mel Riley — “Pride couldn’t contain his excitement at the snow”
Katie Stott — “There wasn’t really a reason for this!”
Wendy Scott — “My loon coming back into work after suffering a fractured stifle. The vet wanted gentle walking but Kat had other ideas”
Sarah Clarke — “Xena practising her Kung Fu”
Hannah Johnston — “Mr Pads is no longer with us but this was his attempt at five minutes of walk on the lunge following a suspensory ligament injury”
Gracie Tyte — “This is my 17-year-old pony, Danny, having a little bit too much fun in the snow”
Nicola Longworth — “This is five-year-old Grace, aka The Tank, who has just started schooling this year”
Claire Pickering — “This is my 12-year-old daughter and her Welsh section C cross”
Madeleine Ellis — “This is my girl rodeoing. She’s been off work for six months and I’ve got to get back on her soon”
Cerys Sutton — “This is my chestnut thoroughbred mare being very fresh this morning!”
Becki Holmes — “This is my mare Bridget letting off some steam after being in due to the snow”
Cass Riggs — “This is ex-racehorse Soupcon D Albain feeling well the other day”
Amanda Chilts Smith — “Connor being a naughty pony”
Caitlin Alridge — “Harley enjoys lungeing a lot as he gets to have some fun of his own without hurting me!”
Gracie Tyte — “When you aren’t a fan of the freezing cold winds at the beach!”
NB: If your horse frequently displays behaviour of this nature, H&H recommends that you seek expert advice from your trainer, saddler, vet and equine dental technician to ensure the behaviour is not in response to pain or discomfort.