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What Is a Horse Rug? A horse rug or 'blanket' is essentially a coat/jacket for your horse - offering protection, warmth and comfort through every season. With different weights, designs and materials available, there’s a rug to suit every horse and every type of British weather. Types of Horse Rugs Fly Rugs Lightweight mesh rugs designed to keep flies and insects at bay during the warmer months. Usually light-coloured to reflect heat, some...

Review of Le Chameau Vierzonord Wellies Cost: £220.00 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tried & tested by Sarah from Dinky Ponies, here's her review of Le Chameau Wellington Boots If, like me, you spend most of your day outside on the yard in all sorts of weather, a good pair of wellies is absolutely essential. I’ve put the Le Chameau Ladies Vierzonord Neoprene Lined Wellies to the test during my daily equestrian chores and here’s how they held up....

Henry James Saddlery Bridle Review – Tried and Tested by our Brand Ambassador Bella Finding the perfect bridle can feel impossible when your pony’s head measurements don’t quite match standard sizes. I recently tried the Henry James Saddlery ‘Build a Bridle’ and here’s my review - from fit and comfort to quality and price. How easy was it to use the Henry James measuring tape? Really easy! The Henry James meas...

The Main Differences between Horseware Rambo, Rhino and Amigo Let’s face it – keeping a horse in the UK means constantly changing rugs. One minute it’s freezing and rainy, the next it’s scorching hot. That’s why picking the right rug (and knowing when to layer) is key. Luckily, Horseware Ireland has been saving horse owners from soggy, sweaty or grumpy horses since 1985. Gone are the days of heavy “New Zealand&...

Making the Difficult Choice to Say Goodbye Having horses takes over everything; in many ways they must come first. Up early on Christmas morning, twice daily visits 365 days of the year, worrying about them while you’re sat by the pool on holiday, we’ve all been there. Having a horse is often much more intense than any other domestic animal; it really is a lifestyle. Where dogs and cats can slot into your life and routine, horses forc...