Understanding Equine Footfall: How Your Arena Surface Affects Every Stride Your horse's movement is only ever as good as the surface it works on. A well-maintained arena with consistent moisture and even depth supports the horse through every phase of its stride - absorbing ...
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
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
Chain Harrow vs. Spring Tine Grass Harrow: What’s the Difference, and Which Do I Need? Introduction to grass harrows As the seasons change and we head into the warmer months, horse owners and land managers turn their attention to paddock maintenance, reviving the ground from another wet...
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