New Horse? What you need to know!

Thinking of buying a new or your first horse? Its an exciting time but there’s a lot to think about isn’t there? So we thought we’d put our top tips together for new and first-time horse owners to help you navigate this like a pro! I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that owning horses isn’t for the faint-hearted! There are the early morning starts and late night finishes at the yard, in ALL weathers… The cost of food, […]

Where should you put your muck heap?

Did you know where you position your muck heap can have a real effect on your horses’ worm burden? A horse produces roughly 7.5 tonnes of manure EACH YEAR?! (And that’s not including bedding from stables etc!) Storing it properly is really important! Why does it matter where the muck heap is? There are a few reasons why it matters and isn’t all about your horse’s health! Mich heaps can also become very hot and self-ignite (catch fire) and are […]