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Discount Equestrian Blog | Advice and Interesting Topics

Be gut ready for the spring
2024-01-29 11:34:00

Be gut ready for the spring

Spring is so close that we can almost smell it – but we, and our horses, have to get through the end of winter first. As horse owners we know this time of year can be the trickiest. Our horses, and particularly their digestive system, thrive on consistency and gradual changes.

Helmet Safety Standards Explained - PAS015:2011, VG1 01.040 2014-12 and ASTM F1163:2015
2023-09-28 13:01:00

Helmet Safety Standards Explained - PAS015:2011, VG1 01.040 2014-12 and ASTM F1163:2015

Ever wondered about helmet safety standards and if your hat is safe and up to date?  Below we will hopefully explain the standards and show you what to look for to make sure your helmet is doing the job of keeping your head safe in the event of a fall.

There are 3 international equestrian safety standards or marks: PAS015:2011, VG1 01.040 2014-12 and ASTM F1163:2015.  Some hats carry just one of the standards and some are produced to meet all three of them.  Here at Discount Equestrian we only sell hats which conform to one or all of the safety standards.

Each standard tests different impacts and accident scenarios involving a horse and typically they test impact on a flat surface, impact on a hazard edge, having a spike hit the hat (such as a stud) and crush resistance (having a horse fall with you and land on your head)

No rinse, No Worries - washing in the cold weather
Unusual Horse Breeds A to B
2023-03-22 10:26:00

Unusual Horse Breeds A to B

We’ve all heard of popular British horse breeds such as the Thoroughbred, Shire, Clydesdale, Dartmoor, Welsh Cob, Connemara, etc. Therefore, here at Discount Equestrian, we have decided to write a series of blog posts introducing you to various horse breeds you’re less likely to have heard about, starting with unusual horse breeds beginning with letters A to B. 

the short boot review
2023-03-08 10:57:00

The Short Boot Review

Short boots are often more appealing than long boots, among the many benefits is the fact that they can be easily transferred from stable to saddle to the shop and beyond. Our short riding boot review only covers ten out of the hundreds of high-quality short boots available from Discount Equestrian. We’ll be honest, it was difficult to narrow down our selection, as there are so many excellent boots in our range! Therefore, should you require any help selecting the perfect pair of short boots, our knowledgeable team would be happy to help.

Terrific Mucking-Out Tools
2023-02-09 11:39:36

Terrific Mucking-Out Tools

Mucking-out is a little like Marmite® – you either love it or hate it. Whatever your feelings on the subject, mucking out is a task enjoyed or endured by every horse owner. The team here at Discount Equestrian completely understands the importance of having reliable, sturdy, hard-wearing mucking-out tools, therefore, we have compiled a selection of some of our absolute favourite products – to make mucking-out much easier!

Sweet-Itch Solutions
2023-02-09 11:11:00

Sweet-Itch Solutions for Horses

If your horse suffers with sweet-itch, you’ll understand the challenges posed by this frustrating condition. Here at Discount Equestrian, the team has ample collective experience of dealing with sweet-itch, so we’re sharing our sweet-itch solutions with you in this blog post.

What is sweet-itch?

Contrary to its name, for anyone whose horse has this condition, you’ll know all too well that dealing with sweet-itch is far from pleasant! Sweet-itch is an allergic reaction, or hypersensitivity, to the saliva of the black fly and midges. 

Superb Socks for Horse Lovers
2023-02-01 10:02:00

Superb Socks for Horse Lovers

They may go unappreciated most of the time, though the team here at Discount Equestrian agree that we don’t know how we’d manage without socks! Therefore, we’re dedicating this blog post to some of the best equestrian-themed socks available – because no sock deserves to be forgotten.

Super Supplements – Pain Relief for Horses
2023-02-01 09:36:00

Super Supplements – Pain Relief for Horses

Here at Discount Equestrian, we are proud of our super supplements range. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate a series of blog posts to specific supplement collections to help you make the best decision for your horse’s dietary supplementation.

This blog post will be focused upon supplements for pain relief – we hope you’ll find it incredibly helpful! However, should you require any advice or guidance in choosing the right supplement for your horse, please don’t hesitate to consult with a vet or contact us.

Super Supplements – High Immunity for Horses
2023-01-30 11:48:15

Super Supplements – High Immunity for Horses

Here at Discount Equestrian, we are proud of our super supplements range. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate a series of blog posts to specific supplement collections to help you make the best decision for your horse’s dietary supplementation.

This blog post will be focused upon supplements for immunity – we hope you’ll find it incredibly helpful! However, should you require any advice or guidance in choosing the right supplement for your horse, please don’t hesitate to consult with a vet or contact us.

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