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Horse Riding Safari in South Africa: The Ultimate African Horseback Adventure Guide Imagine this. A picture-perfect African landscape stretches out in front of you, your heart still racing after a fast gallop on your beautiful horse as a herd of zebras disappear into the distance. Suddenly everything slows. Your guide signals for quiet. Ahead of you, framed perfectly between your horse’s ears, lies the most incredible sight of your...

Affordable Alternatives: Luxury British Country Style for Less There is an enduring romance to British country fashion. Inspired by the quiet routines of countryside life, this style takes its cues from the outdoors but is always finished with a touch of effortless elegance and that unmistakable equestrian influence. For a long time, this look has been tied to premium heritage brands like Holland Cooper and Hermès, where the craftsmanship...

Tried & Tested: Flex-On Safe-On Stirrups Review By Jess Maye - @life_on_the_buckle If there’s one thing horses are good at, it’s reminding us how quickly things can go sideways. And if you’ve ever had a fall or worse been dragged, you’ll know just how important your stirrups are. Enter the Flex-On Safe-On Stirrups, a seriously smart bit of kit designed to keep your foot secure when you need it and release it when you r...

Dinky Diaries: An Update from the Dinky Ponies At Country & Stable, we feel incredibly lucky to support Sarah and her wonderful herd of Dinky Ponies. Throughout the year, we’ll be catching up with Sarah to follow life on the yard sharing how the ponies are getting on, the little moments that make each day special and what they need to stay happy and healthy. In this edition of Dinky Diaries, Sarah reflects on a long, muddy winter, intro...

How to Do a Worm Egg Count for Horses at Home: WEC Guide Parasite control is an essential part of responsible horse care. However, routine worming on a fixed schedule is no longer recommended for most adult horses, with vets now favouring a targeted approach. Instead, treatment is based on worm egg count (WEC) results. An at-home worm count kit allows horse owners to collect a manure sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis. The results he...