Emma's Introduction
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Hello! My name is Emma, I am 22 and I have been riding from a very young age when my Mum bought me my first pony, Snowy, a grey Welsh section A whose favourite game was testing the security of my seat, burying me in to the ground on a daily basis. Despite her “complications”, I still insisted on riding her every day and eventually we started to have lots of fun off of the lead rein.
Meeting the Stars of 'War Horse'
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Any equine person will be eagerly awaiting the release of Steven Spielberg’s ‘War Horse’, but there is a little while to wait as the amazing film is not due to show in the cinemas until Christmas time.
To Loan or not to Loan
Friday, 1 July 2011
With the current recession, it can be an appealing prospect to loan a horse rather than purchasing outright. I have had my horse on loan for the last 3 years and is a perfect arrangement for my situation; the cost of keeping horses has risen considerably in the last few years, considering the recent hike in the cost of hay, feed and shoeing costs to name but a few.
All about horse insurance: Horse trailer cover
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
We have recently been talking about our insurance policies to help you understand what the additional benefits to horse insurance policies entail. We can all get confused when undertaking the task of taking out appropriate levels of cover for our equine friends, and we all want to make sure the cover is correct so that we can have peace of mind.
Horse insurance – Tack and saddlery
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Animal Friends are helping you understand the ins and outs of horse insurance so when it comes to look for the best policy, it will be less of a headache for you, and also ensuring that you have protected all the important aspects around your horse.
Horse insurance – Personal Accident
Monday, 23 May 2011
Helping you get a greater understanding of horse insurance and the different options available on horse policies will enable you to have peace of mind that you have taken out the correct level of insurance for yourself and your equine friend.
Loss of Use on horse insurance
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Here at Animal Friends, we are making the headache of horse insurance policies clearer so that you can have complete peace of mind whilst enjoying all aspects of owning a horse. Looking to take out horse insurance can lead you down a tunnel of confusion whilst you are trying to be a responsible owner.
Horse Insurance
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Horse insurance can be complicated to get your head around as many policies are “pick and mix”, which can leave you wondering if you have taken out enough insurance to protect your horse should he require veterinary treatment or kick a car whilst out hacking.
Results of the 2010 horse owner survey
Friday, 15 April 2011
The results of the 2010 British Horse Survey are in. Undertaken by the World Horse Welfare, more than 14,000 people took part, with 75% of that number describing themselves as horse owners. The purpose of the survey was carried out to provide a picture on the current equine community in the UK, as well as the consensus on topics such as horse welfare in sports, equine disease and the costs of keeping a horse.
Show Jumping
Friday, 8 April 2011
We’ve explained about dressage, and today is about show jumping. Not only enjoyable and fun, it can improve your flatwork at any level. So what is show jumping?
