Author Archives: stables

How to keep your horse warm in winter

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. So we thought it would be good to write about ways to keep them warm and comfortable in winter.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]