Eden Horse Rug Wash & Repair

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

British food security is one of those things people only notice when something goes wrong 🤷

05/10/2026

🚲🐎 Passing Cyclists & Horses Safely – Know the Rules 🐎🚲

When driving on our roads, cyclists and horse riders are among the most vulnerable road users.

Giving them enough space is not just courteous it’s the law!!!

🚲 Passing Cyclists

The Highway Code is clear:

Rule 163 – Overtaking:
“Give cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space when overtaking at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space at higher speeds.”

If you cannot give this amount of space, do not overtake. Wait until it is safe to do so.

🐎 Passing Horses

Horse riders and their animals can be easily startled by noise or sudden movement. The Highway Code advises:

Rule 163 – Overtaking:
“When passing horse riders, give them at least 2 metres of space and pass slowly at a speed of no more than 10mph.”

Also remember:

Rule 215:
“Slow down when passing horses. Give them plenty of room and be ready to stop.”

✅ Key reminders

• Slow down and be patient
• Leave the recommended passing distance
• Avoid revving engines or sounding horns
• Be prepared to stop if needed

A few extra seconds of patience can prevent serious injury and save lives.

Let’s share the road responsibly and keep everyone safe.

If you observe a vehicle passing too closely to a vulnerable road user and have dash cam send it to Op Snap on Cumbria Police Website.

Posted: 05/10/26

04/10/2026

Wound healing guide 🐴🩸

All wounds go through four stages of healing. Understanding these phases and how care may differ between each one can help make sure your horse’s wounds heal as quickly as possible while minimising complications.

1️⃣ Haemostasis – Blood flow is reduced to create a blood clot
2️⃣ Inflammation – Cells move from the blood to the tissue to start cleaning the wound
3️⃣ Proliferation – The wound starts to heal. New skin cells begin to grow from outer edges of healthy wounds, and fibrous tissue will cover the wound’s larger areas to provide protection
4️⃣ Maturation – Newly laid down tissue strengthens over time.

During proliferation the delicate new skin cells can be damaged by products containing oils or alcohols which can delay healing. We recommend speaking to your vet before applying any creams or treatments to a wound, to make sure they’re suitable for your horse.

Learn more here:
⭐ https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/woundwise-hub/types-of-wounds-and-wound-healing/

with Nottingham University

04/10/2026

📢 CPD Approved! 📢

We're delighted to confirm that the Katie Magee & Nicola Wilson MBE Masterclass has been awarded 4 BHS CPD points and is approved for Pony Club CPD.

This inspiring evening is particularly valuable for coaches working towards their Stage 3, 4 or 5 Coach assessments, offering the chance to observe coaching techniques, training progression and rider development from novice to advanced level.

📅 Thursday 15 October
📍 Alnwick Ford Equestrian

🎟️ Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishhorsesocietynorth/2386248

03/10/2026

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01/10/2026

We're so excited to let you know that we are relocating.

The timescale and new location will be released soon.

For now we are operating as usual at Unit 8 Station Yard, Station Road, Wigton

Come back for updates as our new chapter begins....

18/09/2026

🗣️ Your experience matters! 🗣️

With housing and industrial development continuing to expand across the UK, concerns are growing about the loss of livery yards and other equestrian facilities.

We need you to complete our survey, so we can gather evidence on the closure of equestrian yards and facilities, and to better understand the reasons behind these closures. The information collected will help us to build a clearer picture of the challenges facing the equestrian community.

✅ If you know of a yard or equestrian facility that has closed, or have been directly affected, please complete the survey and help provide valuable evidence for the future of our equestrian community.

Help us build a stronger picture, completing this short survey 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mZ2zkF7Ppv

Please share this post with others in the equestrian community to help ensure as many voices as possible are heard. 🐎