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Pony Care Tips
Learn everything you need to know about caring for your fave pony. From feeding and grooming to mucking out – we have it all here!
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Riding Tips
Improve your riding with our fab articles! Whether it's building your confidence, riding shapes, or jumping spreads that you need tips on, we have something for every rider.
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Get the upper hand
Have a go at these massaging techniques to keep your fave pony super-happy Read Article
10 top tips for a sound pony
1. Plan regular farrier visits As the saying goes, ‘no foot, no horse’ and your farrier’s the best person to ... Read Article
Keep your pony’s hooves healthy – the natural way
Carole Herder, from Cavallo Horse and Rider, explains how looking at nature can help you manage your fave pony’s hooves this spring Read Article
What’s inside your pony’s hooves
Learn all about the anatomy of your pony’s hooves Read Article
PONY Carrot Stretches
You don’t need to be riding to work on your fave pony’s suppleness – carrot stretches that you do from the ground are super useful, too! Read Article
Your pony’s teeth
How much do you know about your pony’s toothy grin? Read Article
Laminitis: protect your pony
Laminitis can affect all equines and is super-painful. Find out what you can do to help prevent it Read Article
Sweet itch
Sweet itch is a skin condition that affects lots of ponies. Find out how to spot and prevent this itchy problem Read Article
Condition scoring guide
Carrying too much weight isn’t healthy for your pony, and it’s super-important that you keep a close eye on him to make sure he stays trim. A useful way to do this is by condition scoring, which helps you work out how much body fat he’s carrying. Read Article
Your pony’s hooves
The saying goes ‘no foot, no horse’, so what can you do to keep your pony’s hooves in top condition? Read Article
Mud fever prevention plan
Worried about mud fever? Learn how to prevent it and protect your fave pony Read Article
Weight-watching chart
Does your pony get a little porky? Keep track of his weight with this handy chart Read Article
Home sweet home
Stable or field – what’s right for your pony? We investigate the advantages and disadvantages of both Read Article
Box rest survival guide
There’s a variety of reasons your pony might need to be on box rest and for some ponies, being stabled for longer than they’re used to can be a bit stressful. Here’s our top tips on how to keep him happy Read Article
Laminitis low-down
Our expert Vet Claire Wylie works at Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons in Newmarket. She’s most interested in equine grass sickness and ... Read Article
Condition score your pony
It’s important to keep your pony’s weight under control so he stays trim and healthy. Condition scoring looks at the whole of your pony’s body rather than just how he stores fat around his ribs, so it’s more accurate than just using a weightape. Download your chart here. Read Article
The importance of body language
Check out how your body language can affect how your pony learns Read Article
And stretch!
Just like human athletes stretch before a work-out, your pony can benefit from loosening up his muscles before a ride, too, especially if he’s a golden oldie! Try these cool carrot stretches! Read Article
Caring for your veteran pony
There are lots of things you can do to help your pony along in the ageing process... Read Article
Water – how important is it for your horse?
Water is the most important nutrient for ponies, as over 50% of their bodyweight is made up of water (in body fluids and tissues)... Read Article
Hoof care for hard ground
Hard ground means you need to look after your fave pony's hooves carefully, to make sure he stays happy and comfy. Read Article
