Equestrian Health & Wellbeing Services in Northern Ireland

What is Sweet Itch? Sweet Itch (or Summer Itch, as it is sometimes referred to), is the common name for Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis (SSRD), or more technically ‘Insect Bite Hypersensitivity’, which, as the name suggests, is a...

Check out how you can make your own fly spray with Horsemart's handy hints... It’s a common occurrence for any owner to spot their horse being bombarded by flies and other insects. They’re nothing but pests and the horse itse...

In my last article, 'The Scales Of Training - For The Rider', I wrote about the rider's seat. Now I would like to follow up with the rider’s aids; how we communicate and how we influence our horse. The rider can only give correct ai...

Each winter that arrives seems to be wetter, making the management of horses increasingly difficult. One of the biggest challenges of a wet season is the management of grazing and turnout. With increased rain comes increased mud, often makin...