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How to Choose the Right Turnout Rug for Your Horse

It is vital to keep your horse, warm, dry and clean and to do this effectively throughout the year you will almost certainly require more than one rug. A stable rug lacks a waterproof layer and so is not suitable for use outdoors. Turnout rugs are breathable, insulating and water resistant but should not be used in the stable as they could be damp from their time outside. Using your turnout rug in the stable will also mean that you will not have the opportunity to clean and dry it between uses. Continue reading

Cutting The Costs of Riding

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Since the economy crashed in spectacular style back in 2008, we’ve all had to tighten our belts and get used to trying to live a bit more frugally. Living on a tighter budget can take a lot of getting used to, especially if you have been used to having luxuries and lots of disposable income. If you have a potentially expensive hobby like horse riding, it is all too easy for an outsider to offer the simple solution of selling the horse and finding a cheaper pass time instead. It’s not that easy though, and it doesn’t have to be a straight option between ditching the horse and getting into debt. Continue reading