We are delighted to welcome Izzy Lane as our new supported rider for 2020. Izzy is a talented young rider competing at Advanced Medium and BE100 on her two matching mares, Polly and Secret. Polly is a 16hh bay Hannovarian competing in dressage and Secret is a 16hh bay Irish Sport Horse competing in eventing. Izzy plans to compete in BE Novice u18’s in 2020 with the aim of being on the Eastern Team for U18 Championships and then Juniors. Izzy and her family have been feeding Simple System Horse Feeds for over 10 years. "I absolutely love Simple System feeds and I noticed the biggest difference in the horses when they were moved on to Simple System," says Izzy. "I would love to show people the difference good feed can make." You can follow Izzy's journey on her Instagram page: www.instagram.com/ilb.equestrian Welcome, Izzy!
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.