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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