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 – …
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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!”
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.
Have you visited us to use the gallops yet? We have had a couple of customers remark that they look fun recently but didn’t think they were for people like …
Ensuring your horse is fit enough for the job you are asking it to do is so important to avoid them becoming injured during training or competition. You wouldn’t be …