Oakford News

Travelling and competing horses is a complicated business and it is not unknown for injury to occur, either whilst travelling or during an event, so it is well worth keeping a small veterinary first aid kit in your lorry or trailer for just those occasions.  

Many horse owners dread winter time.  It’s not just the short days and endless dark hours but the cold and wet and increased costs, particularly if your horse lives out 24/7 during the summer months.  It is generally thought that horses require more hard feed in the winter months. 

We all love clothing items made of leather! They look amazing, they smell even better, and they last longer than any other material. Wallet, bags, boots, jackets, gloves - you name it, everything looks better when it’s made of leather!

Confused by the plethora of different horse feeds?  Not sure which one to buy for your horse or whether you can mix them up?  There is too much advice available online, everyone swearing by their own feeds, it’s so hard to find anything impartial that isn’t trying to flog you a brand.  This is horse feeding simplified.  

I love my horses; they are a part of my family, which is why I want them to be comfortable and happy 100% of the time. I have owned horses for over 25 years, yet I still question myself every day about how I should rug my horse, if at all. I began researching this article because I wanted to find out once and for all what the right way to rug is!

There are many factors that effect equine joint health. This article covers the role nutrition can play in protecting your horse's joints as well as other steps you can implement to ensure that your horse has a long and succesful ridden career.

Lungeing can be tricky to do well but it certainly is an invaluable accomplishment with some very useful benefits.  Lungeing forms a big part of a young horse’s education, learning to accept the tack and later on, the rider.  Find out how to lunge correctly.

Colic can be caused by too little fibre in a horse’s diet, dehydration, the accumulation of dirt & sand or the fermentation of grain in the hindgut. These are just a few situations which can or may lead to a serious case of colic.

Building a horse riding arena is a huge investment that requires extensive research. Read on to learn how this guide can help you build the best riding arena for your horses (and your budget).

Horses’ legs are incredible structures of support and power and there are many occasions when horse leg protection becomes important.