by Vicky Southern | Sep 16, 2021 | Team EcoGreen
Imagine a world where everyone is welcome… Believe it or not it exists, and you are already part of it. From those who compete at top level to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground and admire from a safe distance, horses have a positive impact... 
by Vicky Southern | Sep 9, 2021 | Team EcoGreen
Me and my goals Since I was younger I always dreamt that one day I might ride at The Mitsubishi Motors Cup at Badminton, Gloucestershire. So that became my goal, having an end goal helped me determine my micro goals. These are anything that will help me take a step... 
by Vicky Southern | Aug 16, 2021 | Horse Health
Healthy Hooves: Lessening the Risk of Laminitis Unfortunately, Laminitis is a fairly common condition meaning preventing laminitis in horses is important in their day to day care. Once a horse or pony has had a bout of laminitis, they become more prone to subsequent... 
by Vicky Southern | Aug 16, 2021 | Horse Health
Preventing Dehydration In Horses This Summer. Dehydration in horses Although British weather remains as unpredictable as ever, we can be sure that regardless of the sunshine or summer showers the temperatures are still likely to be relatively warm. It is more... by Vicky Southern | Jul 14, 2021 | Team EcoGreen
5:30am My day normally starts at 5:30am when I go out to feed our four horses. I have just the one horse, Jac which I event up to intermediate level. My sister keeps her two horses with me, a dressage horse she competes up to medium level and a retired eventer and my... 
by Vicky Southern | Jun 15, 2021 | Horse Health
Finding the right summer fly protection for horses can seem like an impossible task. We find it is often best to use a combination of methods for the most effective results. Tackling Flies From The Inside Out There are a range of supplements available, such as... 
by Vicky Southern | Jun 15, 2021 | Environmental
I love it when I see other brands on social media that are being a bit more eco conscious with their products. I’m always on the lookout for new things that meet our ethos, so I was somewhat disappointed when I went looking for leggings from a company, I had seen on... 
by Vicky Southern | May 11, 2021 | Environmental
The joys of owning a high energy hound? Dogs with endless energy are an absolute joy to have around, but if their energy is not appropriately channelled, they can quickly become boisterous and badly behaved. Thankfully, there is an enormous range of eco friendly dog... by Vicky Southern | Apr 13, 2021 | Help & Advice
How to ward off the dangers of wandering walkers. Often, without meaning to, walkers pose one of the biggest welfare threats to our horses. Their compulsion to offer treats and titbits over the fence can have terrible and tragic consequences. Knowing how to stop... by Vicky Southern | Mar 17, 2021 | Horse Health
By nature, horses are totally unpredictable and, as owners, we have come to expect the unexpected. We have all been there, we either arrive at the yard or receive a phone call telling us our ponies have managed to get themselves in a pickle… again! Cue the mad dash to... 
by Vicky Southern | Feb 25, 2021 | Horse Health
Let’s talk about the ‘C’ word! Horse gut health needs to be taken seriously… What is it about Colic that strikes fear into any horse owners’ heart? Perfect normality one day and then… Bam! An emotional rollercoaster like no other ensues as we gather... 
by Vicky Southern | Feb 8, 2021 | Horse Health, Joints & Supplements
Well, we’ve made it through the darkest, dankest part of Winter and signs of Spring are beginning to peep out from beneath the blankets of frost and snow. It’ll not be long before we see lambs frolicking in the fields as we ride out and we start to think about... 
by Vicky Southern | Dec 16, 2020 | Horse Health
Tale as old as time… The healing powers of heat therapy for horses Did you know, the Greeks and Egyptians were hot on the trail of the magical powers of heat therapy many moons ago, dating way back thousands of years to 500 B.C. A little more recently, we can... 
by Vicky Southern | Nov 13, 2020 | Joints & Supplements
For hundreds of years horses have been admired for their unrivalled strength and agility. One moment our breath is ripped away as the snorting bulk of thundering muscle and bone hurtles across the open countryside, leaping hedges with ease; the next we witness these... 
by Vicky Southern | Oct 14, 2020 | Help & Advice
Help! My horse has mud fever, what shall I do? First of all, do not panic, despite our best efforts to keep legs clean and dry, sometimes the inevitable happens! Read below on how to treat mud fever with our specialised products designed to keep your horse... by Vicky Southern | Oct 14, 2020 | Help & Advice
Despite the chaos and confusion of our current world, there are still some things we can depend on to arrive regularly as clockwork. Wetter weather, for one thing, bringing with it the misery of mud! The weather has cooled over the last few weeks; nights are drawing...
