Dear Rita, Devoting one’s life to pursuit of top sport often requires a rider to travel great distances for training and competition. When I was kid, I started transporting horses the old-fashioned way: I once drove my Arabian eight miles down a dirt road in a two-seater cart to get to a 4-H meet. I
Continue Reading...A PSA: Get An HSA
Whenever I go through a crisis, I always ask myself, “What can I learn from this experience? What can I do better?” I’ve learned a few things from my recent broken hand experience: that horses are silly, that hands are fragile, that appropriate pain medication is wonderful, and that good people are even better. But
Continue Reading...Behind The Stall Door With: Lafitte De Muze
Often riders and grooms will describe their horse as having a puppy-dog personality, but if any horse ever epitomized that phrase it would be superstar hunter Lafitte De Muze. I spent about an hour chatting with Ashmeadow Farm barn manager Tim Delovich in Ocala, Florida, and “Lafitte” quickly became my buddy, licking my hands and
Continue Reading...4 Prong Cleaning Hook
Four prong metal hook for cleaning or storing bridles and leather goods. Click here for more information. Width 22cm, Height 30.5cm, Depth 22cm Visit our webpage for more: https://www.royalequestriancollection.com Visit our Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/royalequestriancollection/ Read in Magazine
Continue Reading...CARR & DAY & MARTIN FLYGARD CITROMAX INSECT REPELLENT
Flygard Citromax has a natural water-based formula containing citriodiol for safe, long-lasting protection. Big value pack; ideal for times of high use. Contains the only natural HSE approved ingredients. Repels midges and all flying and biting insects. Click here for more information. Application Shake well and spray liberally onto the horse, or apply with a
Continue Reading...7 Things You Didn’t Know Could Happen During Labor
You know to expect contractions and pain. But take a look at a few lesser-known events that can happen when giving birth. Here are a few well-known things that happen during labor like contractions, pain, and often an epidural. Yet, there are also a few other events that can occur that may catch you off
Continue Reading...What should you do if your baby gets sunburn
Your baby’s skin is very delicate. Despite your best efforts to protect her, unfortunately sunburn can occasionally happen. You may not realise your baby has sunburn straight away. It could take several hours before the redness and pain of the burn appears. If your baby’s sunburn looks red and sore: Soak a cloth in cool
Continue Reading...What sort of sunscreen should you use for your baby
Once your baby is six months old, you can use lotions or sprays that are specially formulated for babies and children. We can’t be completely sure of the safety or effectiveness of using sunscreens on younger babies. That’s why it’s recommended that you keep your baby out of the sun completely for her first six
Continue Reading...Keeping your baby safe in the sun
The sun is shining, so of course you want to go out and enjoy it with your baby. Read on to find out how to make sure your baby enjoys the sunshine safely. While your baby’s tiny, it’s best to keep her out of direct sunlight completely. Once she’s six months or older, and wants
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