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A Q&A with Cavallo’s Owner: Hoof Boot Fit, Styles & the Dinky Ponies Whether you’re considering hoof boots for everyday riding, making the transition to barefoot or looking for temporary protection after a lost shoe, knowing where to start can feel confusing. Cavallo hoof boots aren’t just for barefoot horses and your hoof-care professional can help you choose the right option. A comfortable, secure fit starts with accur...

LeMieux Hay Ball Review: Tried & Tested by Woody For horses and ponies who need their forage carefully managed, finding ways to make hay last longer without leaving them bored can be a real challenge. Ally tested the LeMieux Hay Ball with Woody, her 25-year-old pony, to see whether it could offer a practical alternative to feeding hay from the floor or using a traditional haynet. With restricted grazing, expensive hay and an older pony to kee...

What to Wear for Show Jumping What should you wear for show jumping? If you’re heading to a riding-school show, local clear round or relaxed unaffiliated competition, you can usually start with a correctly fitted riding hat, proper riding boots and clean, comfortable riding clothes. You don’t necessarily need to rush out and buy a full competition wardrobe. As you move into more formal unaffiliated shows and British Showjumping, you&r...

An Honest Review of Shires Turnout Rugs Choosing a turnout rug for one horse can involve a surprising amount of trial and error. Choosing for a yard containing fine ex-racers, broader cobs, ponies and a donkey is quite another challenge. That is why we asked Country & Stable EVERYday ambassador Emma from @adventures_ofabaldequestrian to talk us through the Shires turnout rugs she uses across her yard. Emma has used Shires rugs since childhood...

Discover the New LeMieux AW26 Colours As much as we'd all like to pretend we're just browsing, every new LeMieux colour launch has a habit of finding its way into our tack rooms. Whether you're already planning your next matchy set or simply curious to see what's new, the LeMieux AW26 collection has arrived with a palette that feels made for crisp mornings, changing leaves and cosy rides. I think we speak on behalf of all British equestri...