We caught up with KBIS client Rachael Corry, owner of the Equine Rebalance Therapy Centre to find out about her horsey background, what led her to set up her own equestrian business and the pros and cons of working for yourself. Q. Tell us a bit about yourself and what has lead you to […]
Hello! I hope everyone had a fun half term and enjoyed a break from school – I certainly did! This month has been a slow one with not many events as the Equine Flu outbreak caused most competitions to be cancelled. At the start of the month, both my sister and I had a training […]
Equine Influenza is endemic in the population of horses in the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe. The virus circulates at low levels and is diagnosed from time to time in all parts of the continent. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated animals can be affected, but vaccinated animals may show only mild clinical signs as opposed to […]
The sale and purchase of horses is often a stressful operation for both parties. Horses being live athletic animals cannot be guaranteed in the manner of motor vehicles. Like machines the body is subject to stresses and wear and tear but unlike a car there is no facility for easy repairs. The phrase “caveat emptor” […]
Having a good riding instructor can make such a difference to you and your horse but what are the key elements of a good instructor? We met up with KBIS insured instructor Dan Bizzarro to find out what he thinks makes a good instructor great! There are a number of elements that add up to […]
The next best thing to going eventing would be training and January has been full of training! We have had some brilliant sessions and I feel that in particular our jumping has been going from strength to strength and I seriously cannot wait to get out eventing in March. I began January on holiday and […]
We caught up with KBIS rider Georgie Strang to hear her top tips to jumping a course with confidence. Know where you are going and be able to visualise the course in your mind, and how you want to ride each fence. Focus on the quality of the canter, riding a balanced rhythm is […]
We caught up with Jayne on a wet and windy November day and she gave 5 tips on turning horses away for the winter. Jayne explained that for many of her horses, after a busy season competing, they benefit hugely from having a break in the field. However, there are certain things to remember: […]
How should you be rugging your horse this winter? Horses can regulate their temperature between 5 and 25 degrees Celsius. Many owners over rug their horses and are unaware that despite the fact it is done with the best intentions it is actually cruel. Heavy weight rugs should only be used in exceptional circumstances such […]
With the Indian summer slipping away, it is starting to feel like autumn is over for another year. On top of this the clocks go back at the end of this week, so shorter days and the reality of winter is upon us. With this in mind, the KBIS sponsored riders and their teams have […]
