Archive for 'Let’s talk stables'
Early to bed, early to rise!
Posted on10. Feb, 2012 by Julia Berrie.
Though we may be on the road to spring, the nights are still chilly and the fields muddy and wet (if not a little snowy!). There’s nothing more comforting than knowing your horse is tucked in, but when he is stabled for hours at a time issues such as what bedding to use and how [...]
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There’s snow trickier business than snow business!
Posted on16. Dec, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
Winter has arrived, and while we may still be enjoying some brighter days and shuffling through the crispy leaves, they tell us it won’t be long before the harsh weather begins and we’ll all be trudging through the thick snow! The whole of the country was covered in snow during last year’s extreme weather, and while many [...]
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Stable bandaging
Posted on08. Nov, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
Once again Scotts has teamed up with Veterinary Surgeons, Rossdales of Newmarket, this month offering you a thorough guide to stable bandaging. Bandaging the horse’s legs is beneficial in so many ways, from keeping the joints and muscles warm, to providing essential support after strain or injury. However, if applied incorrectly the bandage can be [...]
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Beating box rest blues
Posted on13. Oct, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
Horses love to be outdoors, so when the vet utters the words ‘box rest’ to you it is easy to become immediately disheartened, and worries such as appropriate feeding and beating boredom will naturally be on your mind. Veterinary Surgeon at Rossdales of Newmarket, Sarah Boys Smith MA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS commented; “As vets [...]
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Preparing your stables for the winter
Posted on28. Sep, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
Simple stable blitz With the late Indian summer upon us we can all enjoy the outdoors; freshening up the home and garden before the full onset of autumn and winter. But while your furniture might get a good dusting and your windows a polish, what about your stables? Brushing up the boxes doesn’t have to [...]
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Planning permission for stable yards
Posted on30. Jun, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
It’s a myth that timber stables do not require planning because they are a ‘temporary structure’ – a myth that could involve a lot of unnecessary expense and trouble. Planning permission is essential when building commercial stables and also for the majority of private stables. At Scotts we appreciate surrounding countryside, architecture and sight lines [...]
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Preparing for a new arrival
Posted on17. Mar, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
With spring just around the corner, your thoughts may turn to putting your mare in foal. Adapting your stable yard is an important procedure; it is vital to provide a safe and comfortable environment for pregnant mares and youngsters. Scotts of Thrapston, leading manufacturer of quality equestrian buildings, is offering these tips to help you [...]
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Timber Stables or American Barns?
Posted on06. Jan, 2011 by Julia Berrie.
The current trend for home improvement rather than climbing the property ladder has seen many homeowners invest a significant amount of money into their homes, both for their own personal enjoyment and also as a means of adding value to what is usually an individual’s largest single investment. However, a common mistake is not seeking [...]
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Designing a competition yard
Posted on08. Dec, 2010 by Julia Berrie.
Whichever equestrian discipline you compete in the hardest thing about setting up a competition yard, apart from financing it, is finding the right location. The list starts to build with necessities such as off road hacking, space to build a horse walker and the all important surfaces to train on, the well draining grazing land, [...]
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Safe and Secure
Posted on28. Oct, 2010 by Julia Berrie.
The modern day stable yard is often a busy place to be so it’s easy to become distracted from regularly reviewing the safety and security of your stables, we and our horses spend so much time in and around. Leading stabling companies, such as Scotts of Thrapston, rightly place the safety and security of the [...]
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Janet's first clinic and confidence is growing
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I definitely felt more secure and took away some valuable advice.
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I’m totally addicted to the sport of eventing!
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Rider Development Programme winners
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Meet Janet
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Bette Hopkins: Well done, my daughter - what a wonderful opportun...
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Janet Hammond: Henry, it must have been such a huge thrill, and I...
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