The Thorpe Farm Racing Club returns!
We might still be enjoying summer here in North Yorkshire, but at Thorpe Farm our thoughts are already turning towards crisp mornings on the gallops, wrapping up warm for a …
How salt therapy can help your horse breathe easier in summer.
We probably don’t need to tell you that this summer is proving to be a very hot one. We had a record-breaking heatwave in May, another in June and as …
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What to expect when I bring my horse to the water treadmill for the first time
If you’ve read our social media posts about the benefits of the water treadmill for your horse and booked in, you might wonder what happens on that very first visit. …
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The benefits of the water treadmill for fitness and during the competition season
Now that the competition season is well underway, we know lots of our followers will be looking ahead and planning out the next six months. One challenge that riders at …
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Teaching your horse to gallop and develop adjustability within the pace
When you hear the word “gallops”, do you picture sleek, fit racehorses flying up an all-weather gallop or high-level event riders using them to build horses’ fitness ahead of their …
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New year’s resolutions for you and your horse
How do you feel after the Christmas holidays? Do you love the family gatherings and socialising, glittering lights, decorations and traditions and are sad to wave goodbye to it all …
A quickfire look back at a very busy 2025!
It feels like just a few weeks ago that we were sitting down to write our review of 2024, and now here we are looking back at 2025! Christmas is …
How to beat the boredom and keep horses (and riders) happier in winter
The long, cold and damp months of winter have a way of making even the keenest horse owner lose a bit of enthusiasm. Short days, wet fields, frozen ground and …
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An autumn update from the Thorpe Farm Racing Club!
It’s an exciting time here at Thorpe Farm as we head into the very first season of the Thorpe Farm Racing Club. With plenty to look forward to in the …
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How to prepare your horse and yard for autumn.
The golden light, crisp mornings and colourful leaves (and waving goodbye to flies) all make autumn a favourite season for many of us. For horse owners, it also signals shorter …