Category Key Points Links Introduction Importance of quality gear for enhancing the riding experience. Just Horse Riders Essentials Safety and comfort prioritized in selecting riding gear. Jodhpurs and Breeches Snug fit trousers for mobility and comfort. Jodhpur Collection Horse Riding Boots Provides protection and proper grip. Horse Riding Boot Collection Riding Gloves Enhances grip and hand protection. Horse Riding Gloves Collection Socks for Riders Essential for comfort during long rides. Horse Riding Socks Collection Equestrian Supplements Vital for horse health and energy. Everyday Horse Vitamins Provide vitamins and minerals for horse's health. Everyday Horse Vitamins & Supplements Horse Care Ensures well-being in all weather conditions. Rug Up with Stable and Turnout Rugs Provides weather resistance and warmth. Stable Rugs, Turnout Rugs Fly Protection Protection against pests during warmer months. Horse Fly Protection Special Treats Gifts and treats to show affection to your horse. Horse Treats And Gifts Conclusion Quality products enhance connection between horses and riders. Just Horse Riders Introduction to Horse Riding Equipment and ApparelWhether you're a seasoned equestrian or a novice rider, having the right horse riding equipment and apparel can significantly enhance your riding experience. At Just Horse Riders, we understand the importance of quality gear in the saddle. This article aims to provide you with comprehensive insights into some essential horse riding products and how they contribute to a better riding experience.The Essentials of Horse Riding EquipmentBeing equipped with the right tools is crucial, whether you're gearing up for competition or enjoying a leisurely ride. Safety and comfort should be prioritized when selecting your gear. Let's explore some fundamental items every rider should own.Jodhpurs and BreechesJodhpurs and breeches are specially designed trousers that provide a snug fit for enhanced mobility and comfort. Check out our Jodhpur Collection to find your perfect pair and ensure optimal performance while riding.Horse Riding BootsBoots are a crucial part of the riding gear, offering both protection and a proper grip while on the saddle. Our Horse Riding Boot Collection showcases a variety of boots designed to cater to different riding styles and preferences.Riding GlovesGood quality gloves provide better grip and hand protection. Explore the Horse Riding Gloves Collection to find the pair that suits your needs.Socks for RidersSocks are often overlooked but are essential for comfort during long rides. Discover our specially designed Horse Riding Socks Collection to enhance your overall riding comfort.Equestrian Supplements: An Important AdditionJust as important as equipment are the supplements that keep our horses healthy and energetic. Whether it's a regular addition or a treatment-specific need, appropriate supplements can affect your horse's overall health.Everyday Horse VitaminsVitamins and minerals are vital for a horse's health and performance. Visit our Everyday Horse Vitamins & Supplements section to ensure your horse remains in top condition.Horse Care and AccessoriesCaring for a horse goes beyond feeding and grooming; it includes providing them with products that ensure their well-being in all weather conditions.Rug Up with Stable and Turnout RugsRugs protect horses from the elements and keep them comfortable. Browse our Stable Rugs and Turnout Rugs collections for options that offer both warmth and weather resistance.Fly ProtectionDuring warmer months, flies can become a nuisance. Our Horse Fly Protection products provide relief and comfort for your horse by keeping pests at bay.Special Treats for Your Equine FriendBesides the necessary equipment and supplements, treats and gifts can be a lovely part of showing your horse affection. Visit our Horse Treats And Gifts section to find delightful items for your equine companion.Conclusion: Equip Yourself and Your Horse for the Best ExperienceInvesting in quality horse riding equipment and apparel, along with essential supplements, ensures that both you and your horse enjoy the best riding experience possible. Whether it's the right pair of boots or the perfect turnout rug, each element plays a role in making your equestrian journey smooth and enjoyable.For all your riding needs, remember that Just Horse Riders is committed to providing high-quality products that enhance the connection between horses and riders.

Lottie Fry described victory in the Freestyle at the London International Horse Show last night (Thursday 19 December) as the perfect end to the year for Glammie and me.The reigning World Champion and Olympic dual bronze medallist and her Paris partner Glamourdale pulled off a customary confident performance to a set of British music. The black stallions piaffe and passage were light and rhythmic, while his canter work was as impressive as ever to earn the big marks.They made a minor error in the one-time flying changes and tension showed in the two-times. However, they did more than enough to secure victory with 86.645%.He was absolutely on fire, and performing like this on home soil is incredible. Riding him feels like flying, said 28-year-old Lottie about Glammie. He was a little tense yesterday when we entered the arena, but his excitement is a good thing. Hes fresh and still improving. Spectators in the packed out stands clapped along to the music during the final lines of many Freestyle routines, but it was Lottie and Glamourdales Best of Britain set that drew the loudest cheers. I cannot thank the audience enough for their support, added Lottie, who is based at Van Olst Stables in Holland. Not just now, but also throughout our journey to Paris and during the Olympic Games. Its emotional to be riding here in England again.Lottie Fry and Glamourdale triumph in the FreestyleEight weeks off after surgery Norways Isabel Freese and Total Hope OLD, who is sired by the great Totilas, were last to go in the competition and they pulled off marks worth 83.270%to finish second.This exceeds all my expectations, said an emotional Freese. I am so proud. It has always been a dream to compete here. Ive just been eight weeks out of the saddle after a surgery, which made this result even more special. My groom took exceptional care of Total Hope, and perhaps the break was beneficial for both of us. He is in fantastic form.Dinja van Liere, riding Hartsuijker for the Netherlands, finished third on 80.225%.He felt amazing, though he was a bit tense during the warm-up due to the noise. But once we entered the arena, he settled and gave me a wonderful ride, said the Dutch rider.Becky and Bombs Beatles-themed setHigh hopes for British star Becky Moody and her home-bred Jagerbomb stalled when the horse broke into trot as he exited the canter pirouette and took a moment to recover.Nevertheless they showed some stunning work during their Beatles-themed set, with their beautiful connection and steady contact earning them 80.160% and fourth place.Becky and Bomb who got the last minute call up for Paris in the summer following Charlotte Dujardins FEI suspension and went on to help the British trio to Olympic team bronze triumphed in the Grand Prix earlier this week.This show last year was when I really realised how amazing my horse was, said Becky. The whole of this year has been a crazy ride. Competing here is incredible. To be honest, I was very nervous competing in the Grand Prix here last year because I had never competed in a show like this. Equally, this year, I did put pressure on myself, as I felt like we had something to prove. It was great to come out and take the win.Becky Moody wins the Grand PrixImages FEI/Jon Stroud MediaRelated contentScales of training in dressage and flatwork explainedStop a horse hollowing in transitions with this advice from Emile FaurieOpen todays window in the Your Horse advent calendarFun ground pole exercises that make clever, confident horsesThe post Riding him feels like flying: Lottie Fry and Glamourdale triumph in London Freestyle appeared first on Your Horse.

As we hurtle towards Christmas with speed (every year I tell myself I will be more organised!) the jigsaw puzzle is nearing completion. Many contractors and key officials are in place alongside the details are ready for the Box Office opening, which puts us in a good place when we return to the office in the New Year.As we all know, the weather, since I last wrote, has been anything but dry and calm. Andrew Temkin (the Technical Delegate) came over from America for the weekend when Storm Bert was at its height. Andrew, Eric Winter, Mike Etherington-Smith, Timmy Willis (part of course building team) and myself (plus of course Missy!) set off around the course so that Eric could relay the plans he has for the 2025 course and fences. We were almost wet through before we started! There are some exciting fences and slightly different route which, as usual, will be unveiled in the Spring. On completion we went to the Ship, in Luckington, and had a warming lunch before almost needing boats to get to our relevant homes. The good news is that the inclement weather was a real test for the further drainage that Andrew Godwin has carried out and this has proved successful. The other work that Andrew and Jake have just completed is a new track across the main car parks which will be a great benefit.November was a busy month. We are delighted to have announced Guide Dogs are as our Charity of the Year for 2025. I continue to learn they do so much more than just provide Guide Dogs, and I know they are much looking forward to demonstrating all at the Event.We felt very privileged that Badminton was one of the stops for the mammoth cycle ride that the Cycle4Caroline team undertook. It is a moment I will not forget for many a moon, cycling into and through the Park with the team, they deserve every penny and more raised. I was also very lucky to attend the British Eventing Support Trust Ball which was a real celebration of their achievement.Lots of meetings have taken place, including with South Glos Council, when the health and safety aspect of the event is reviewed.I attended a further meeting organised by the British Horse Society which followed on from the inaugural meeting last year to discuss horses in society. It was another good session, and all is beginning to gain momentum. I truly believe all horse/pony owners and riders need to take responsibility and be an ambassador for their own horse in all ways at all times.Amongst all the busy days I have had some lovely rides on Max. It is a great way to observe all that is going on in the Park.We now have a fun section on our website for our younger followers. Please go to the menu and search Little Badminton where you will find fun facts and be able to enjoy quizzes, etc.Before I sign off The Box Office will open online and in person on Monday, 6th January with new customers able to book a week later on 13th January.With all best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Worming practice and routines have changed a lot over the last few years due to a worrying increase in wormer resistance. We are now encouraged to only worm our horses after a high test result and most of you will likely be giving your horses multiple tests throughout the year, including saliva samples for tapeworm. But this is the time of year where those rules differ slightly.Encysted small redwormThis type of worm is one of the most dangerous worms to infect our horses and unfortunately, the usual poo sample and saliva tests dont pick them up.Continue reading Have you tackled encysted small redworm this Winter? at EquiPepper.

Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoorsby Iveta Jebkov-Laansk helps answer that question by addressing the science behind your horses temperature management.Horses are naturally equipped to handle the colder months; summer heat tends to cause them more trouble than winter temperatures. As soon as the days begin to shorten in the fall, hormones responsible for coat growth kick into action by beginning to produce longer and thicker hair as well as a thicker undercoat. In addition to daylight, temperature plays a role: thermoreceptors will perceive a cold autumn and trigger the growth of a thicker coat. If a horse is kept indoors or blanketed, horses adapt by producing less winter fur.As soon as the days begin to lengthen in December, horses will stop producing warmer coats, even if January brings extreme cold. This isnt something to worry about, as horses who have spent the seasons in the same place will have a well-established coateven a sudden hard frost wont be an issue. (This is why its best to transition a horse from an indoor situation to your outdoor stabling in spring or summer.) However, its important to have well-fitting blankets on hand in case a horse develops a problem regulating his temperature due to illness. Im not a fan of preventative blanketing for outdoor horses, but this doesnt excuse irresponsibility. Each horse should have at least one insulated blanket and a waterproof sheet, even if they both gather dust for years. At the end of the day, its better to have an unnecessary blanket in your closet than to have a shivering, wet horse out in a blizzard. Calling a vet at night is a much greater inconvenience and expense than finding good blankets for your horses.One of the most frequently asked questions in the early days of outdoor horse keeping was whether horses were cold living out in the winter, and the answer, more often than not, was: theyre horses, not people theyre fine! But many caretakers, especially with purebred horses, saw the exact opposite: simply put, their horses were cold. It doesnt always require the coldest temperatures, but sometimes just a quick drop from warm to cool. Cold, wet weather can really have an impact on a horses well-being. Wild animals have far more options when it comes to finding shelter from the wind and cold. They can find shrubs, tree cover, or uneven terrain to protect them from wind gusts.Photo by Jana SotonovaMaintaining an optimal body temperature is an absolute necessity for any warm-blooded organism. A constant body temperature ensures the normal functioning of bodily processes. The heat that a horse receives from his environment, together with the heat he produces, must be in equilibrium with output. If this equilibrium is disturbed, overheating or excessive cooling can make a horse very uncomfortable and even quite sick.A horses muscle mass is excellent at retaining the heat produced by processes like digestion (fermentation of fiber in the intestines) and producing heat through exercise. A horses core isnt subject to temperature changes based on his surroundings (because horses are warm-blooded), but the peripheral parts of the body (ears, hooves, skin) behave much like a cold-blooded animals would: they partially adjust to the ambient temperature, helping to maintain a stable core temperature. This is why you cant tell whether a horse is cold by feeling his ears!Temperature ManagementHorses are excellent at regulating blood flow in the subcutaneous vascular network, which significantly influences temperature management of the entire body. Heat loss can be managed by vasoconstriction: blood flow is reduced in areas where blood would be cooled by being close to the surface of the skin. Horses are also able to cool off through vasodilation: by expanding these same blood vessels, surface contact is maximized and excess heat is transferred through the skin.Skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fat act as powerful insulators. For this reason, its a good idea to have horses go into the winter season with a few fat reservesthey will be far less bothered by the cold than a skinny or underweight horse.Photo by Marie BulvovaAlso, a well-made shelter can help protect a horse from the worst weatheran animal protected by a shelter can save up to 25 percent more energy reserves than an unprotected one. This is no small thing on difficult days! Horses that arent as cold on a windy, heat-robbing day will consume hay at a more relaxed pace as well, saving some strain on your wallet. A well-thought-out shelter, whether you build new or rebuild by converting an existing building, is an investment which will pay you back over time.ShiveringSome take a shivering horse as the definitive signal that its time to blanket. Others believe that because shivering produces heat, the horses are warming themselves and are actually fine. So whats the real story?Peripheral thermoreceptors are activated by the skin becoming cold. As soon as a horses usual defenses fail to maintain a comfortable temperaturehair bristling (increasing the coats ability to insulate against the cold) and vasoconstriction (narrowing of the subcutaneous blood vessels)the horse will begin to shiver. Using muscle tremors, the body will be able to increase heat production by about 30 percent. But theres a catchthis only works for a short time, and it uses a great deal of energy.Unfortunately, the first horses to begin shivering are usually somehow compromised: skinny, sick, old, or recovering from illness or injury. These horses are the ones with the smallest energy reserves, but even a fat, healthy horse cant produce heat for long by shiveringthe energy necessary for such demanding work is exhausted early. Although the body has other defenses against the cold as well (accelerated metabolism, for example), their effectiveness is limited. Shivering should be considered a sign that your horse is headed toward hypothermiadont take it lightly.Tip:If you arent sure whether your horse is cold, place a hand by the elbow of a front leg. If this area is cold, your horse is cold enough that hes uncomfortable.This excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebkov-Laansk is reprinted with permission from Trafalgar Square Books.The post Is My Horse Cold? An Excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebkov-Laansk appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.

Worming practice and routines have changed a lot over the last few years due to a worrying increase in wormer resistance. We are now encouraged to only worm our horses after a high test result and most of you will likely be giving your horses multiple tests throughout the year, including saliva samples for tapeworm. But this is the time of year where those rules differ slightly.Encysted small redwormThis type of worm is one of the most dangerous worms to infect our horses and unfortunately, the usual poo sample and saliva tests dont pick them up.Continue reading Have you tackled encysted small redworm this Winter? at EquiPepper.

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iStockResearchers know that one of the best ways to reduce your horses risk of gastric ulcers is by providing him with consistent access to a high-quality forage. However, overweight horses might need a reduced amount of forage to facilitate healthy weight loss. Patty Graham-Thiers, PhD, of Emory and Henry University, in Emory, Virgina, describes the best ways to help an ulcer-prone horse lose weight.This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, Managing Your Horses Weight Through Thick and Thin. Listen to the full recording here.About the ExpertPatty Graham-Thiers, PhDPatty Graham-Thiers, PhD, has 30 years of experience in higher education equine studies programs. She grew up in Massachusetts and received her BS in animal science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She then earned her MS in equine nutrition from the University of Florida and PhD from Virginia Tech in equine nutrition and exercise physiology. She taught at Virginia Intermont College and currently teaches at Emory & Henry University in their Equine Studies Program. Her research focuses on protein and amino acid nutrition of exercising horses, and she also served on the National Academy of Science committee that published the 2007 Nutrient Requirements of Horses 6th edition.