As the Coronavirus driven stamp duty holiday draws to an end this spring (June 2021) we will no doubt see many homeowners, once again, opting to add value to their property rather than moving. A well planned and maintained garden is a great place to start, particularly with so many of us keen to enjoy…
The public feeding of horses has been an ongoing issue over the years, but with so many more people relishing the opportunity to enjoy a daily stroll during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has unfortunately meant a rise in lockdown walkers feeding horses. For many horse owners, this is having some devastating consequences. There are countless…
As we find ourselves fully immersed in what is turning out to be a somewhat disheartening winter, thoughts are with colleagues within the equine community, particularly the smaller charities and welfare organisations feeling the significant financial impacts that the coronavirus pandemic is racking up. During these colder months, caring for equines will be notably more…
If there is one thing that businesses excel at when facing turbulent times, it’s diversifying and adapting in order to survive – a skill that has was widely proved during the Covid-19 pandemic. The lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 forced many business owners to enter the remote world of working for the first time or…
What a history-making year we have found ourselves in. 2020 has certainly been taunted by its fair share of challenges. The business world has witnessed many SMEs in particular, struggle to stay afloat and our hearts go out to colleagues within the equine community, especially the smaller charities and welfare organisations that are really suffering…
Humans are not the only ones that will be spending a lot more time indoors over the next few months. Horses will also spend a great deal of time in the constraints of their stable as the temperature continues to drop during winter. Like us, some horses can get bored! Luckily, there are lots of…
The recent lockdown and ongoing restrictions has left many of us with extra time on our hands to reflect and take stock of the things that are of upmost importance to us. It has also forced us to try things that we previously may not have considered, or it may have sparked a desire for…
In the coming weeks, we will begin to think about packing up the BBQ, dusting off our wellies, reaching for our autumn wardrobe, and commencing thermostat wars with the other members of our households! For those of you caring for horses, there will be a few other jobs to add to your checklist in order…
This year, the early summer weather is a little bit hit and miss. One moment it’s sunny, and the next we’re donning our rain macs! Hopefully, we’ll soon be slapping on the Factor 50 as the summer establishes. However, as the heat begins to vamp up, it’s not just us humans that will need some…
If you would like to build a permanent equestrian construction – such as stables or field shelter – it is very likely that you will need planning permission. The need for planning permission for stables will depend on whether the stables fit within the permitted development criteria for your local area. We explore if planning…
