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Driving a horsebox: Driver Licensing Requirements

Harriet Linton, 06 November 2009 15:24

The following changes came into effect on 1 January under the 1997 New Drivers Act, and affect all drivers who passed their test on or after that date. Trailer TowingIf you passed your test on or after 1 January 1997 you can only drive category B vehicles; that is, any vehicle less than 3.5 tonnes in weight which has eight ...

Ten things you should know about equine passports

Harriet Linton, 06 November 2009 13:46

1 A horse may not be transported without his passport – this includes travelling to shows or even a few miles for a hack. Movement ‘on foot’ is fine. Anyone without a passport has three hours to produce it! 2 Owners of horses without passports face a £5,000 fine 3 It’s a legal requirement to return your passport to the ...

Clipping Advice - What you need before you start clipping

Harriet Linton, 21 October 2009 16:16

Clipping is not just for competition horses. If you plan to work your horse over the winter months, even if it’s just a couple of times a week, you need to think about clipping him. Before you begin, you will need: ● A clean and well-groomed horse, wearing a tail bandage to keep the long hairs out of the way. ...

Clipping Advice - The Bib and Apron Clip

Harriet Linton, 21 October 2009 16:15

The bib clip takes off the least possible hair so is good if you’re a first-time clipper. It’s best for horses who don’t sweat up much, or spend a lot of time in the field and need plenty of hair over their body and legs. The apron clip takes off slightly more hair, for horses who get hotter. How to ...

Clipping Advice - The hunter/full clip

Harriet Linton, 21 October 2009 09:48

The hunter is a variation of the full clip, but with leg and saddle patch hair. It’s good for horses who work hard but are likely to pick up thorns, knocks and cuts. Leaving the hair over the saddle patch helps keep sweat away from the skin. For a full clip, the whole coat is taken off. It can be ...

Clipping Advice - The blanket clip

Harriet Linton, 21 October 2009 09:46

A ‘blanket’ of hair is left over the horse from wither to tail and on his legs. It’s good for horses in medium to hard work but still leaves leg and hindquarter hair, which is good for warmth and protection. You’ll need warm rugs and neck covers if you use this clip and want to turn your horse out in ...

Be happy at your yard - Part 5: What to avoid

Harriet Linton, 28 July 2009 11:20

Below is our list of tell-tale signs that maybe the livery yard you're looking at isn't the right one for you. You should be able to drop in to visit the yard unexpectedly and still receive a warm welcome. A yard with nothing to hide shouldn’t mind this. Do the beds look like they have been skipped out and do ...

Headshaking advice: Help for headshakers

Harriet Linton, 06 May 2009 10:39

Even though there is no cure for headshaking, there's been pleanty of research done on finding ways to aleviate the symptoms. Below is a list of idea, products and solutions to help your horse combat the effects of headshaking: Professor Robert Cook from America’s Tufts University suggests using a bitless bridle. He believes pain caused by the pressure of the ...

5 winter health problems: Thrush

Harriet Linton, 20 October 2008 09:06

Thrush is a common yeast infection of the hoof that loves wet conditions. It usually occurs in the frog and its sulci (the grooves next to and in the middle of the frog). The yeast infection is caused by anaerobic bacteria (which thrive without oxygen) called Fusiformis. These live in the soil and can collect under the foot over a ...

5 winter health problems: Mud Fever

Harriet Linton, 20 October 2008 09:00

Wherever you go and whatever you do with horses, you’re guaranteed to bump into mud fever at some point. Mud fever is caused by a mixture of bacteria, namely Dermatophilus congolensis and Staphylicoccus. The bacteria live in the mud and can get into a horse’s skin through even the tiniest nick or scrape. The effects can range from very subtle, small scabby ...

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