Christmas at Thorpe Farm!
It’s that time of year again! There’s a tin of Quality Street by the kettle in the yard, mince pies and mulled wine now account for around half of our …
How to use the water treadmill, gallops and salt therapy in winter.
To quote a popular TV show from a few years back, ‘winter is coming’ and we all know that will make life tougher for most horse owners. From the dark …
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10 ways to keep you and your horse motivated in winter.
We’ve waved goodbye to summer; autumn is flying by and the countryside is already very wet… At this point, after just so much rain, we’re not sure if it’s worth …
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How to look after your horse’s legs.
The old saying among horsemen and women of ‘no foot, no horse’ is certainly true. Many horse owners will know the pain of trying to get their four-legged friend’s hooves …
The importance of rest for your horse
We’re in the last couple of months of the summer competition season, and we know lots of our followers and customers might be thinking about when to give their horse …
Self-drive horsebox hire to transform your summer… and beyond!
The longer days and light evenings of summer can be amazing for getting out and doing more with your horse, but unless you’re based on a yard with amazing facilities, …
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How to introduce a young horse to cross-country for the first time.
If you’re bringing on a young horse and you’d like to go eventing or try your hand at hunter trials, you’ll need to introduce them to cross-country for the first …
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How can salt therapy support horse health in summer?
After the mud, cold, wind and rain of winter, it’s easy to look forward to summer as a horse owner. Warmer days and light evenings make life so much easier, …
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Jumping into spring with our sponsored riders!
For this month’s blog we’re catching up with our four Thorpe Farm sponsored riders – Jessica Burnham, Harriet Bagley, Ebony Roderick and Molly McAllister – to see how their 2024 …
How to help your horse recover after competitions.
The competition season has been underway for nearly a month, and we’re seeing customers looking forward to the return of more outdoor shows and, hopefully, better weather. In this blog …
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