Losing My Best Friend

On 14th November 2018, I experienced mine and every horse owner’s worst nightmare – I had my gorgeous mare Teresa euthanised. She had endured a year long battle with recurring colic and ulcers. In September 2018 she even had the colic surgery to untwist her intestines and that wasn’t even able to put a stop…

Get White Socks White Again

Anyone who owns a horse with even the vaguest patch of white will understand this… I feel like i’m constantly battling grey and dusty, yellow and stained or brown and muddy socks that my mare seems to wear with pride. Luckily, along the way through trial and error I have found fool proof ways to…

Different Ways Of Feeding Forage

Feeding forage is kind of important when it comes to horses, as they are designed to be 24/7 eaters (relatable, right?) and not to gorge on food then have a full belly before gorging again in a couple of hours. As ad lib forage is so important, so is the way we provide this to our equine friends. Here is a little snippet of different ways to feed your forage whether its a traditional haynet or a more modern adaptation of the classic.

Our Equine Christmas List 2017

Happy December! As we open the 3rd door on our advent calendars, we can’t help but think of which presents we should add on to our lists before we send them off to Father Christmas… If you need any inspiration – here is a snippet of our extensive list here at The Hay Barn!

Matching Gear On A Budget

Let’s face it – equestrianism is a mind bogglingly expensive sport. We have to pay for livery, dentistry, feed, vet bills… The list goes on. But not everything has to break the bank, you can look and feel good without spending top dollar. Here we have found our favourite low cost sets, without budgeting on style!

Autumn/Winter 2017 Plum Picks

Winter is just about here (the appropriate Winter weather certainly is here in Blighty!), and being my absolute favourite season i’m eager to incorporate it into my horse and I’s wardrobe. Plum appears to be the favoured colour this season so sit back and let me show you my favourite accessories in the beautiful deep…

High End Jumping Stirrups

Stirrups – a pretty important part (for the most of us) of every day riding. With hundreds on the market – which ones are the best to choose? Here at The Hay Barn, we have compiled our favourite stirrups for those on a more generous budget.

Which Colour Suits Your Horse Best?

Been struggling to place the perfect colour for your horse? Interested to see which colours work best with what? You’ve come to the right place. Read this article to find out all of the above and more.

Best Men’s Riding Apparel

This week’s for you boys! We have compiled all our favourite men’s riding apparel and put it in one place. Appealing to every budget, we’re sure you’ll find something that takes your fancy.

To Shoe Or Not To Shoe?

A strong debate that rages through the equine community, to shoe or not to shoe? I’m personally of the opinion that its very much each to their own and if your horse can handle being barefoot, great! If your horse needs shoes, that’s fine! My mare is shod all round as she is in a…