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Improve Your Bond With Your Horse
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 14th Sep 2026
Whether you have just brought a new horse home or you are a rider still finding your feet, building that connection takes time, and that is completely normal. Trust between horse and rider is not some
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Trail-Tough & Ready: Your Long-Hack Prep Guide
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 14th Aug 2026
There is nothing quite like a long hack. Wide open spaces, a good rhythm, and absolutely nothing else to think about, until you realise you forgot to pick your horse’s feet out before you left.
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Tips To Keep Your Dog Happy This Summer
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 20th Jul 2026
Summer is a lovely time of year to spend with your dog. Longer days mean more walks, garden adventures and time spent relaxing together.
However, warmer weather does mean your four-legged friend may n
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Sun's Out, Safety On: Keeping Your Horse Happy in the Heat
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 22nd Jun 2026
Summer is brilliant... until you find yourself asking the age-old horse owner question: "Are they too hot? Too cold? Do they need a fly rug? Should I take it off? Should I put it back on?"
Owning a ho
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Essential Items for Beginner Dressage Riders
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 27th May 2026
Entering your first dressage competition can feel a little overwhelming. One minute you’re happily pottering around at home, and the next you’re panic-ordering hair nets at 11pm while wond
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Bringing Back the Shine: Getting Your Horse Competition-Ready
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 8th May 2026
Let's be honest, after a long winter, most horses are looking a bit… lived in. Mud that won’t budge, dull coats, tails you’re avoiding dealing with.
But with competition season cree
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