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 …
Read more “How salt therapy can help your horse breathe easier in summer.”
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. …
Read more “What to expect when I bring my horse to the water treadmill for the first time”
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 …
Read more “The benefits of the water treadmill for fitness and during the competition season”
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 …
Read more “Teaching your horse to gallop and develop adjustability within the pace”
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 …
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 …
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 …
Read more “How to beat the boredom and keep horses (and riders) happier in winter”
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 …
Read more “An autumn update from the Thorpe Farm Racing Club!”
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 …
Owning and riding horses is one of the most rewarding things we can do, but it can be a real rollercoaster too! Injuries to the horse or pony are part …
Read more “Tips to keep you and your horse sane while rehabbing.”
We’re over the moon to introduce the Thorpe Farm Racing Club, an exciting new way to enjoy point-to-point racing from the inside. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to …
It’s nearly the summer holidays, the competition season is in full swing, and we know lots of our followers and customers will be planning a summer of fun. If you …
We don’t need to tell you how spectacular spring has been so far, with so much sunshine, blue skies and warm temperatures. But with the good weather comes a few …
Read more “How horses benefit from salt therapy in the summer.”
The longer days, busy competition calendar and better weather make summer the busiest time of year for lots of our customers, and riders based all over the UK. Whether you’re …
Read more “How to help keep your horse sound all summer long.”
Whether you’ve already made your seasonal debut, your first entry is circled in red in the diary or you’re waiting for the summer to roll around, we know you’ll probably …
Read more “How to use the water treadmill during competition season.”
With the 2025 eventing season kicking off this weekend, most event horses who will be out competing in March are already fit, schooled and raring to go. For equines who …
Read more “Top tips for keeping horses healthy and injury-free this eventing season.”
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, …
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 …
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 …
Read more “How to use the water treadmill, gallops and salt therapy 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 …
Read more “10 ways to keep you and your horse motivated in winter.”
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 …
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 …
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, …
Read more “Self-drive horsebox hire to transform your summer… and beyond!”
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 …
Read more “How to introduce a young horse to cross-country for the first time.”
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, …
Read more “How can salt therapy support horse health in summer?”
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 …
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 …
Read more “How to help your horse recover after competitions.”
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 …
Read more “Four tips for preparing for the eventing season.”
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 …
Read more “How the equine salt therapy chamber works and the benefits for your horse in winter.”
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 …
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 …
Read more “Top tips for surviving the winter weather with your horse!”
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!”
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 …
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 …
Read more “Maximising the chances of successful equine rehab.”
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 …
Read more “How to keep your horse happy and healthy this winter.”
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.
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 …
Read more “How to boost your yard’s equine biosecurity this autumn.”
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 …
Read more “How to rehab your horse safely and successfully.”