A Practical Guide to Creating an Active Stable on a Budget What Is an Active Stable and Why Is It So Beneficial? An Active Stable is a horse management system designed to meet the natural behavioural, social, and physiological needs of horses. Unlike traditio...
The Behavioural Case That Promotes Equine Group Living Why Horses Thrive Together: Across the UK and Europe, equine housing has long prioritised individual stabling , a model built for convenience and control. Yet, the tide of research is increasingly cha...
Reimagining Horse Welfare: A Call for Industry Transformation For generations, the horse has stood as a true partner and athlete, symbolising grace, power, and loyalty. But as society increasingly prioritises ethics and sustainability, the equestrian world must ...
A Bespoke Adjoining Pen to Stable Project in Gloucestershire New turnout pen project At Jelka, we pride ourselves on delivering equestrian solutions that are not only durable and functional but are also designed with the individual horse’s welfare and specific ...
Increasing Your Horse's Step Count: Increasing Your Horse's Step Count: A Guide to Healthier, Happier Horses In today's world, many of us seem fixated on achieving our daily 10,000 steps, but have we ever considered the step count of ou... HIT Active Stable Mud Mats
How Jelka’s Charity Work is Improving the Lives of Equids across England How Jelka’s Charity Work is Improvingthe Lives of Equids across England At Jelka, we’ve always believed that honing in on structural design can lead to improved welfare, especially when it comes to th... Charity
The Future of Horse Housing - Jelka 2025 Summary Transformation in horse housing 2025 The equestrian industry is undergoing a significant transformation in horse housing, emphasising equine welfare, efficiency, and sustainability. Traditional stabli...
How to Prevent Laminitis in Horses: A Guide to Keeping Your Horse Healthy and Sound Understanding Laminitis In Horses Laminitis is one of the most feared conditions among horse owners, and for good reason. This painful and potentially debilitating disease affects the sensitive lamina...
Teal CIC Chooses HIT Top Clean for Their Track Teal CIC Chooses Top Clean for Their Track At Jelka, we’re always proud to support organisations that make a real difference in the equestrian world. That’s why we were delighted to work with Teal CIC... Charity Mud Mats
Spring Land Management: Getting Your Paddocks Ready for the Season Spring Land Management: Getting Your Paddocks Ready for the Season As the days grow longer and the grass begins to surge back to life, spring is the perfect time to give your paddocks some much-needed... Mud Mats
From the Ground Up: Outdoor Flooring Introduction - Outdoor Equestrian Flooring Managing poor footing is a year-round challenge for equestrians, not just during the wet winter months. Rain, heavy use, and changing seasonal conditions can... Mud Mats
A Step Above The Rest: Equestrian Rubber Flooring Introduction to Equestrian Rubber Flooring Creating a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for your horses begins from the ground up. Flooring is often overlooked when creating a functional en...