Here at Thorpe Farm, we have a pretty simple mission in life – to make sure that as many horses and ponies as possible can live their life to the …
Read more “Introducing our new sponsored riders – meet Molly McAllister and Ebony Roderick!”
If you’ve experienced your horse being injured because of the work you’ve asked it to do, you’ll know it’s not something you want to repeat. The majority of horse owners …
Read more “Five ways to help prevent injuries to your horse.”
For this month’s blog we thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes here at Thorpe Farm Rehab & Fitness. That way, when you bring your horse …
Most riders and owners would do anything for their horses, spending thousands of pounds every year on feed, supplements, bedding, tack and rugs, not to mention farrier, vet, saddler and …
Read more “Maximizing equine wellness and performance through fitness.”
In this month’s blog we’re going to explore how you can use a water treadmill to help improve your competition horse’s fitness and boost quick recovery from hard work – …
Read more “Using the water treadmill for fitness and recovery in the competition horse.”
We’re on the cusp of summer here at Thorpe Farm, the cross-country field is open for business, and it won’t be long before we’re looking rather longingly at the water …
We can’t quite believe it, but we’re still waiting for our first truly warm and sunny day of the year… Normally, by late April, Tommy would have burnt his nose …
After an unseasonably late wintery blast here in North Yorkshire, we’re hopeful that spring is finally on the way with the lighter evenings and warmer weather that horse owners love. …
Read more “Different ways to use the water treadmill and gallops.”
As we write this blog the new British Eventing season is starting in just over a week and we know lots of our customers are gearing up to compete over …
Read more “How to use the gallops for optimum time and preparing for the eventing season.”
It’s that time of year when lots of our customers are setting their competitive goals for the season ahead and bringing their horses back into work after a winter holiday. …
Read more “A six-week plan for getting your horse from field holiday to getting fit!”