Equestrian News from HorseSports

Washing your horse rugs the right way will help them last. Crucially, washing your horse's waterproof turnout rugs must be done right if you want to preserve their water repelling properties. This is why there is a large contingent of equestrians who swear by never washing their horses turnout rugs, and we can get on board with that!

No one wants a leaky horse rug, least of all your horse! But often the reason your horse cover is wet underneath isn't what you thought. There's an easy way to check if your horse cover is leaking. But first, let's find out what makes a horse cover waterproof.

Just like you, we love supporting New Zealand brands. From Big Red's Stable Snacks to BeeKind and Cavallino girths, our own brand feed bags and jute covers, you'll find NZ made horse gear throughout our ranges. 

With lockdowns, horse owners have found that more than ever they need to draw on their own skills to care for their horses. Do you have the right equipment to provide hoof care and first aid for your horses if the experts are not available? We've prepared a handy list of essential horse first aid and farrier tools.