Tullochan Blogs

Here at Tullochan Stables in Dunbartonshire we are all very dedicated to our four legged friends. Here we aim to create a list of comprehensive articles so we can share our wisdom! Explore our blogs below…

6 reasons to stable your horse at Tullochan Livery

Give your horse the best life at our livery yards near Glasgow Those seeking livery yards near Glasgow which offer the best care for their horse and stunning surroundings to enjoy need look no further than Tullochan Livery. We are run by an ex-international eventer, Fiona Stuart, who ensures perfection is standard at every step, from customer ca...

How to keep your horse warm in winter

Top tips from our livery yards near Glasgow Horses are strong animals. That's probably one of the reasons we love them. However as with everything, it can be hard for them to deal with extremes - including hot and cold. We've previously written about ways to keep your horse cool in hot weather. So we thought it would be good to write about ways ...

Biomechanical Training Demonstration

If your horse isn't going right, it could be because he is struggling to use his body correctly. Are you having problems with striding or needing jumping exercises for horses that rush? Or is your horse suffering from stiffness in a particular area? Or perhaps when practising a particular movement? Signs that your horse is not biomechanically propo...

Keeping Your Horse Cool in Hot Weather

Come the hot weather we all get a little sweaty and sticky, and it can be near impossible to keep cool, especially if the humidity is high. One of the things about humid weather is that it can make you sweat just walking around, and your horse could be suffering too.  We at Tullochan Stables have put together a short list of some of the best a...

Preparing for your Event and What to Bring

Eventing is one of the most popular equestrian sports in the country and possibly the world. When you partake in an event, you must be prepared well in advance for the show and you must have the right equipment.  At Tullochan Stables, we have put together a checklist that you should have to hand when you are preparing for your next event. &nbs...

Keeping Healthy Hooves on your Horse

At Tullochan Stables, we believe there is a lot to be said for healthy hooves. Your horse relies on its hooves for so much and the slightest problem can cause stress and pain to the animal. Think about hooves as a more hardened version of a toe nail or finger nail. Did you ever cut one too much or actually rip one off its nail bed? The flesh will h...