Horse Keeping

Horse keeping is influenced by seasonal changes. Hot summers bring entirely different challenges for riders and their horses than icy winters. For example, how do I know if my horse is cold and needs a rug? Or how can I best protect my horse from high UV radiation in summer? In our Horse Keeping section, we address specific questions surrounding these husbandry-related peculiarities.

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Sun protection for horses

UV protection for horses: How to protect your horse from UV rays

Proper sun protection is important not only for us riders, but also for our horses, who are exposed to the sun for most of the day in summer. This is particularly true for horses with light-coloured noses.

We’ll give you some tips on what UV protection is important for horses.

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    Despite their coats, horses also need the right sun protection. Read this guide to find out how to protect your horse from harmful UV rays.
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    Spring cleaning: Keeping your car tidy
    Riders are usually easy to spot, with their scattered riding gear, traces of straw and hay, and muddy floor mats. We'll show you how to spruce up your car in just a few simple steps to ensure your passengers are happy to get back in.
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    Spring cleaning: 4 essential organisational aids for the stable
    Spring is just around the corner, and the usual time to clean up the yard after winter. As well as a handy checklist for cleaning day in the yard, we'd like to introduce you to our top 4 essential organisational aids for the stable!
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    Every spring is a critical time for horses and their owners. Find out how to acclimate your horse gently to grass here.
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    Horse standing in a pasture at dusky dawn
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    Even though it is one of the duties of a yard manager to maintain the quality of the grazing areas, there is nothing wrong with horse owners also knowing about basic paddock maintenance.
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