Category Archives: Advice

If you ask any horse owner what the worst part of summer is, chances are they’ll say flies. From the common housefly to the nasty biting horsefly, these insects are incredibly annoying. Not only do they drive our equines crazy with their constant buzzing around, but they can also cause serious skin irritation and itching. […]

If money were no object what would your dream home be? These five very special country properties that might just have ‘room for a pony’! Folkington Manor Right on the edge of the South Downs National Park in East Sussex, stands the beautiful Folkington Manor. If a manor house is your dream then this one […]

‘No foot no horse’, we all know that saying – basically if the foundations are not good the horse will not last! The same is true for your arena, good foundations are key to a long-lasting, easy to maintain arena. So, when you finally get to that point when you can put in an arena […]

Whether you are investing in a horsebox for the first time or replacing your existing vehicle, it is a huge investment and one that must include lots of research and consideration. We have teamed up with the horsebox building experts at Equitrek to bring you their expert advice on what to weigh up when it […]

Horseboxes we have been dreaming about Solar panels, underfloor heating, polished wood panelling, Italian tiling… specs for a new luxury home? Nope – just standard fittings for a top of the range, luxury horsebox. And now, the age of the ‘slide out’ and ‘pop up’ ensures every top spec horse lorry on the market, has […]

It is every equestrian’s dream to have their own yard. We have all lost time trawling property sites, daydreaming about indoor arenas with sound systems and American barns with chandeliers that are nicer than our homes. At KBIS, we are definitely guilty of our fair share of yard envy. So much so, that we’ve brought […]

There are hundreds of horse breeds all around the world coming in all different shapes and sizes, but there are some that are certainly more substantial than others. Some of the biggest breeds of horses are draft types which are renowned for their pulling power and strength which makes them popular for haulage and farm […]

There is nothing quite like that feeling of getting out and about with your horse. It is a great way to add more variety to your routine and try some fun things you may not be able to do at home. But, to keep your horse happy travelling about for these adventures it is important […]

Body scoring your horse is a great way to assess their weight objectively. It involves observing the overall fat covering in three separate areas: the neck, body, and hindquarters. Looking at weight and condition in this way is much more useful than weight taping alone as horses don’t carry fat evenly over their body and […]

As equestrians, we all dream of the day when the winter mud will be gone and the fields and bridleways are dried out, but the dry, hard ground can bring about its own problems. When a long period of dry weather occurs, hard surfaces can pose a risk to legs and feet and in serious […]