Four weeks of fitness for horse and rider!
After a few weeks of mince pies, chocs, cheese boards, turkey sandwiches and perhaps a cheeky yule log or two (oh, and let’s not forget the mulled wine… sparkling wine, …
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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Four tips for preparing for the eventing season.
The 2024 eventing season is very nearly upon us, but we know lots of our followers might not be making their debut for another couple of weeks after that. If …
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How the equine salt therapy chamber works and the benefits for your horse in winter.
In this blog we’re sharing everything you need to know about the equine salt therapy chamber and the benefits for your horse in winter. We know that lots of our …
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A look back at 2023 with our sponsored riders…
We’ve enjoyed another busy year here at Thorpe Farm Rehab and Fitness! It’s been a pleasure to welcome lots of horses and their owners through the gates to use the …
Top tips for surviving the winter weather with your horse!
Winter in Britain is tough for horse owners and riders. It’s the knowledge that for months on end, we’re battling with mud, dark mornings and rain, and then we might …
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Introducing our new sponsored riders – meet Molly McAllister and Ebony Roderick!
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 …
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Five ways to help prevent injuries to your horse.
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 …
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Behind the scenes at Thorpe Farm!
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 …
Maximizing equine wellness and performance through fitness.
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 …
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Using the water treadmill for fitness and recovery in the competition horse.
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 – …
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A spring update from our sponsored riders…
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 …
Is your horse fit for fun?
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 …
Different ways to use the water treadmill and gallops.
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. …
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How to use the gallops for optimum time and preparing for the eventing season.
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 …
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A six-week plan for getting your horse from field holiday to getting fit!
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. …
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Wishing you a happy Christmas from Thorpe Farm!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And, if you’re in some areas of the country, it’s a lot like a Christmas card out there with glittering snow covering …
Maximising the chances of successful equine rehab.
If your horse has been injured, had surgery or been very ill, you might be about to embark on a rehabilitation programme to get them back to full health and …
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How to keep your horse happy and healthy this winter.
As we sit down to pen our October blog, the forecast for the week ahead looks a little grim for anyone who spends lots of time outside. We’re facing a …
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Introducing a young horse to the gallops, water treadmill and hacking.
Bringing on a young horse can be such an exciting and rewarding task. You will be helping a physically and mentally immature animal to learn its job and what is expected of it in different situations. Both Amy and Tommy, our co-founders and managers here at Thorpe Farm, have worked with breakers and young horses destined for racing, eventing, showjumping and other disciplines and they have a lot of experience.
How to boost your yard’s equine biosecurity this autumn.
If you’ve read a little bit about Amy and Tommy, the husband-and-wife duo who founded Thorpe Farm Rehab and Fitness, then you’ll know their background is in running both racing …
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How to rehab your horse safely and successfully.
All horse owners know that injuries happen, and not many competition horses or happy hackers will get through their working life without needing a period of rehabilitation. What matters when …
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