Meeting a Horse's 5 Freedoms in Winter What are a horse's Five Freedoms? Before we dig into the specifics of winter, let’s just refresh what the famous “Five Freedoms” actually are. These were first distilled in the 1960s in the UK and lat...
Building an Equine Wash Bay 1. Flooring: The Foundation of a Safe and Functional Wash Bay Thinking about building a wash bay at your equestrian facility but not sure where to start? Then this is the blog for you! A well-designed...
How to Get Your Horse Winter Ready Essential Tips for the Upcoming Winter Season This blog was created in collaboration with Amy Dell-Anthony, the owner of Abbotts View Livery , a renowned track system livery yard. Amy is not only a pa... Mud Mats
Understanding Horse Hierarchy Understanding Horse Herd Hierarchy: Enhancing Turnout Through Insight As the equestrian world evolves, a growing number of horse owners are recognising the vital role that turnout and social interacti...
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...
Smarter Year-Round Arena Surface Irrigation Riding surface investment When it comes to building an equestrian arena, the investment is often substantial, but without proper maintenance, that investment can quickly lose its value. Moisture manag...
Understanding Equine Footfall: Understanding Equine Footfall: How Surface Quality Impacts Performance and Soundness When it comes to riding horses, whether competitively or for leisure, every stride counts. Whether it’s dressage, s...
Why You Should Level Up Your Arena Maintenance This Summer - ArenaMate® Arena Levelling in Summer With the arrival of summer and the height of competition season, arenas are facing increased usage. However, without proper maintenance, heavy footfall can lead to uneven sur...
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 ... Project Turnout Areas
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