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Low on Vitamin D? Your Horse Might Be Too
Posted by Equine Essentials Direct on 16th Oct 2026
As the days get shorter and the sunshine starts to make fewer appearances, it’s worth giving your horse’s general wellbeing extra attention. We all have days when the darker weather leaves
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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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