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Cookie... Cookie, at 19 months of age.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2721" align="alignnone" width="241"] Cookie having a bad hair day.[/caption] Cookie is a 14.3hh, 19 month old Hackney cross and she is owned by Tracy Cook.  Tracy describes Cookie as "a bold character, cheeky and inquisitive. ...

When looking after breeding males, keeping the stallion healthy and fertile is of paramount importance. In order to perform well, whether it is natural covering or AI reproduction, a Stallion must be physically fit, and of a moderate body condition. If their condition is too poor and they may not h...

Jack... Jack, with owner Susan.[/caption] Jack is a 14.1hh, 11-year-old, Irish Cob gelding. He has been owned for the last 3 years by Susan Kandes. Susan practises Australian Natural Horsemanship with Jack, and after being encouraged by her trainer to go barefoot, she had Jacks shoes removed in May...

Looking after older horses during the winter can be a bit of a challenge. While giving a youngster the winter off when weather and daylight hours don’t permit you to ride regularly may be good idea, giving a senior horse time off over the winter requires a bit more thought! For one thing, it is much...

Poppy... Poppy at an in-hand showing show.[/caption] Poppy is a 32” tall, 4-year-old, miniature Shetland mare who was bred by Hermits Stud. Kathy Chapman is Poppy’s second owner, and has owned her for 2 years. Kathy loves her to pieces, and says that Poppy is very nosey and always likes to come in ...

Mops... 10-year-old Thoroughbred, Mops.[/caption] Wats On Lucky (Mops) is a 16.1hh, 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare whom, for just over a year has been owned by Savannah Olde. She is an ex National Hunt chaser, and she enjoys hunting and hacking out with Savannah and her children on their ponies. Sav...

How many horses do you know that neigh frantically, fence walking and showing signs of extreme stress when their friend is taken away from them? Many horses suffer from ‘separation anxiety’ – either when they are left on their own, or taken away from their companions. In some cases even if other hor...

Mr B at Burnham Market a the end of last season[/caption]   It's been a little while since my last blog as it's been fairly quiet on the competition front. All of the horses have enjoyed a holiday and having a few easier weeks. We've been doing plenty of roadwork for the last couple of months and t...

Breeze... 4-year-old, Breeze.[/caption] Breeze is a 4-year-old, Thoroughbred cross, who for the last 18 months has been owned by Natalie Walters. Natalie explains “Breeze had an accident as a small foal, and has since undergone various treatments to help her body cope with the changes she goes thro...

Monty... Helen exercising Monty in the school.[/caption] Mighty (Monty to his friends) is a 16.3hh, 23-year-old Thoroughbred cross. He has been owned for the last 4 years by Helen Williams. Helen explains “Original Balancer worked magically on Monty. He arrived in a very poor state, but once we had...