Cooling down is vital after exercising to keep your horse sound and healthy. Skipping this process can be incredibly detrimental to your horse’s health and can result in reduced oxygen and blood circulation which traps heat in the muscles and increases the risk of damage. In more severe cases, not cooling down efficiently can result […]
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Aug
Aug
The August bank holiday is usually a bonus for equestrians. As it’s the last bank holiday before Christmas, it is a great time to make the most of the good weather (fingers crossed!) before autumn hits. If you are lucky enough to have some time off over the long weekend, you may be wondering how […]
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Jun
Jun
KBIS is a company made up of horse people for horse people. To help you get to know the individuals that make up team KBIS, we’re bringing you a specialist spotlight series. Here, we sit down with Equine Team Manager, Mike King to discuss how his love of horses began, how his journey at KBIS […]
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Jun
Jun
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance (part of Specialist Risk Group), are a leading UK equine insurance specialist with over 30 years of experience. We are seeking a full-time Client Administrator to join the team working 9am-5:30pm Monday – Friday. The role is a hybrid position working remotely from our rural office near Newbury, Berkshire a minimum […]
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Jun
Jun
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance (part of Specialist Risk Group), are a leading UK equine insurance specialist with over 30 years of experience. We are seeking a full-time Client Handler to join the team working 9am-5:30pm Monday – Friday. The role is a hybrid position working remotely from our rural office near Newbury, Berkshire a minimum […]
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May
May
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. […]
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Apr
Apr
Atypical myopathy (also known as sycamore poisoning) is a severe and potentially fatal muscle disorder of horses caused by eating sycamore ‘helicopter’ seeds and, to a lesser extent sycamore leaves, that fall onto pasture in the autumn & winter or sycamore seedlings which grow in the Spring. The Horse Health Programme explains the signs to […]
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Apr
Apr
Bringing your new horse home can be a hectic and stressful time, not only for you but for your new horse too. Being placed in an unfamiliar environment can unsettle even the calmest of horses and you may find your horse displays some undesirable behaviours. Fortunately, there are certain steps you can take to minimise […]
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Mar
Mar
Mud fever is a persistant problem for many horse owners. Although typically associated with wet muddy conditions seen in the winter, vets at the Horse Health Programme are often seeing cases throughout the year. Alex Wood BVetMed CertAVP(EM) MRCVS of B&W Equine Vets in Gloucestershire, explains the condition, the symptoms, treatment options, and prevention techniques. […]
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Mar
Mar
“ComfortStall and Haygain have truly transformed the lives of my horses.” “My ComfortStall Haygain matting is worth its weight in gold right now with half a foot of water underneath them, yet the bedding is staying dry.” This Instagram post came from amateur eventer Miranda Heynes. It was two days before Christmas 2020 and […]