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590                  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/horse-headshaking/default.asp"
591                  >Horse headshaking: what every horse owner should know</a
592                >
593              </li>
594              <li>
595                <a
596                  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/build-horse-topline/default.asp"
597                  >How to build your horse’s topline</a
598                >
599              </li>
600              <li>
601                <a
602                  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/equine-colitis/default.asp"
603                  >Equine colitis</a
604                >
605              </li>
606              <li>
607                <a href="/events/how-do-horse-sleep.asp">How do horse sleep</a>
608              </li>
609              <li>
610                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/spring-horse-feeding-tips/"
611                  >Changing diet from winter to spring</a
612                >
613              </li>
614              <li>
615                <a
616                  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/what-your-equine-vet-means/"
617                  >What does your equine vet really mean?</a
618                >
619              </li>
620              <li>
621                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-overweight/"
622                  >Is your horse overweight?</a
623                >
624              </li>
625              <li>
626                <a href="/health-and-wellbeing/lumps-and-bumps.asp"
627                  >Lumps and Bumps</a
628                >
629              </li>
630              <li>
631                <a
632                  href="/my-petplan-equine/how-horse-personality-affects-reinforcement-training.asp"
633                  title="How to calm a stressed horse"
634                  >How to calm a stressed horse</a
635                >
636              </li>
637              <li>
638                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/horses-and-cold-weather/"
639                  >How to give your horse the best care in winter</a
640                >
641              </li>
642              <li>
643                <a href="/health-and-wellbeing/horse-behaviour-explained/"
644                  >Why do horses…? Horse behaviour explained</a
645                >
646              </li>
647              <li>
648                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/fireworks-online-advice.asp"
649                  >How to keep your horse safe during fireworks</a
650                >
651              </li>
652              <li>
653                <a href="/kissing-spine-in-horses-how-to-help/"
654                  >Kissing spines – what is it and how can you help your
655                  horse?</a
656                >
657              </li>
658              <li>
659                <a href="/events/does-my-horse-need-shoes-for-their-hoofs/"
660                  >Does my horse need shoes?</a
661                >
662              </li>
663              <li>
664                <a href="/events/horse-nutrition-advice-for-fussy-eaters.asp"
665                  >Horse nutrition advice for fussy eaters</a
666                >
667              </li>
668              <li>
669                <a href="/ulcers/">How to spot gastric ulcers in horses</a>
670              </li>
671              <li>
672                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/signs-of-pain-horses/"
673                  >How to spot a horse in pain</a
674                >
675              </li>
676              <li>
677                <a href="/events/natural-horse-supplements."
678                  >Natural supplements for every horse</a
679                >
680              </li>
681            </ul>
682          </li>
683        </ul>
684
685        <ul class="sub">
686          <li>
687            <a
688              href="/events/training-and-competition.asp"
689              title="Training and Competition"
690              >Training and Competition</a
691            >
692            <ul class="sub">
693              <li>
694                <a
695                  href="/events/training-and-competition/guide-to-rider-fitness/default.asp"
696                  title="Guide to rider fitness"
697                  >Guide to rider fitness</a
698                >
699              </li>
700              <li>
701                <a
702                  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/training-tips/"
703                  title="Pole and Jumping Exercises"
704                  >Pole and Jumping Exercises</a
705                >
706              </li>
707              <li>
708                <a href="/events/crosscountry" title="Cross country training"
709                  >Cross country training</a
710                >
711              </li>
712              <li>
713                <a
714                  href="/area-festivals/area-festivals.asp"
715                  title="Area Festivals"
716                  >Area Festivals</a
717                >
718              </li>
719              <li>
720                <a href="/natasha/" title="Natasha's Updates"
721                  >Natasha's Updates</a
722                >
723              </li>
724              <li>
725                <a href="/ambassadors/" title="Ambassadors">Ambassadors</a>
726              </li>
727              <li>
728                <a
729                  href="/dressage-judge-comments/default.asp"
730                  title="Q&A: A dressage judge’s comments and their meanings"
731                  >Q&A: A dressage judge’s comments and their meanings</a
732                >
733              </li>
734              <li>
735                <a
736                  href="/events/training-and-competition/all-about-trec/default.asp"
737                  title="TREC – all you need to know"
738                  >TREC – all you need to know</a
739                >
740              </li>
741              <li>
742                <a
743                  href="/my-petplan-equine/warming-up-cooling-down.asp"
744                  title="The right way to warm up"
745                  >The right way to warm up</a
746                >
747              </li>
748              <li>
749                <a
750                  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/endurance/default.asp"
751                  title="Guide to endurance riding"
752                  >Guide to endurance riding</a
753                >
754              </li>
755              <li>
756                <a
757                  href="/events/training-and-competition/how-to-help-a-spooky-horse/default.asp"
758                  >How to help a spooky horse</a
759                >
760              </li>
761              <li>
762                <a
763                  href="/events/training-and-competition/how-horses-learn/default.asp"
764                  >How horses learn</a
765                >
766              </li>
767              <li>
768                <a
769                  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/cross-country-practise-at-home/default.asp"
770                  >How to practise for cross-country at home</a
771                >
772              </li>
773              <li>
774                <a
775                  href="/events/training-and-competition/preparing-for-dressage-competitions/default.asp"
776                  >Preparing for a dressage competition</a
777                >
778              </li>
779              <li>
780                <a href="/events/training-and-competition/competing-in-winter/"
781                  >Competing in winter</a
782                >
783              </li>
784              <li>
785                <a
786                  href="/my-petplan-equine/exercise-for-horses-in-winter.asp"
787                  title="How to exercise your horse safely during the winter months"
788                  >How to exercise your horse safely during the winter months</a
789                >
790              </li>
791              <li>
792                <a
793                  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/ways-to-school-while-hacking-horse/"
794                  title="Schooling exercises to do while out hacking"
795                  >Schooling exercises to do while out hacking</a
796                >
797              </li>
798              <li>
799                <a
800                  href="/events/what-to-know-about-fun-horse-rides.asp"
801                  title="Everything you need to know about fun rides"
802                  >Everything you need to know about fun rides</a
803                >
804              </li>
805              <li>
806                <a
807                  href="/events/training-and-competition/groundwork-horse-exercises-for-strength-and-suppleness/"
808                  >
808Groundwork exercises to improve your horse’s strength and
809                  suppleness</a
810                >
811              </li>
812            </ul>
813          </li>
814          <li>
815            <a href="/events/events.asp" title="Press and Events"
816              >Press and Events</a
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818            <ul class="sub">
819              <li>
820                <a href="/horsestories/" title="Horse Stories">Horse Stories</a>
821              </li>
822              <li>
823                <a href="/vetawards/" title="Veterinary awards"
824                  >Veterinary awards</a
825                >
826              </li>
827              <li><a href="/events/charity.asp" title="Charity">Charity</a></li>
828              <li>
829                <a href="/events/press-releases.asp" title="The press room"
830                  >The press room</a
831                >
832              </li>
833            </ul>
834          </li>
835        </ul>
836        <ul class="sub">
837          <li>
838            <a href="/events/best-practice.asp" title="Best practice"
839              >Best practice</a
840            >
841            <ul class="sub">
842              <li>
843                <a
844                  href="/events/best-practice/how-to-cool-horses-down-in-hot-weather/"
845                  title="How to cool horses down in hot weather"
846                  >How to cool horses down in hot weather</a
847                >
848              </li>
849              <li>
850                <a
851                  href="/bestpractice/summer-spring-turnout.asp"
852                  title="Riding and Road Safety"
853                  >Turning horses out for spring and summer</a
854                >
855              </li>
856              <li>
857                <a
858                  href="/bestpractice/ridingandroadsafety/"
859                  title="Riding and Road Safety"
860                  >Riding and Road Safety</a
861                >
862              </li>
863              <li>
864                <a
865                  href="/events/best-practice/coronavirus-advice-for-horse-owners/"
866                  title="Coronavirus: Advice for Horse Owners"
867                  >Coronavirus: Advice for Horse Owners</a
868                >
869              </li>
870              <li>
871                <a
872                  href="/my-petplan-equine/behaviour-management.asp"
873                  title="Behaviour"
874                  >Behaviour</a
875                >
876              </li>
877              <li>
878                <a
879                  href="/my-petplan-equine/buying-a-horse.asp"
880                  title="Buying a horse"
881                  >Buying a horse</a
882                >
883              </li>
884              <li>
885                <a
886                  href="/my-petplan-equine/legal-matters.asp"
887                  title="Legal Matters"
888                  >Legal Matters</a
889                >
890              </li>
891              <li>
892                <a
893                  href="/my-petplan-equine/in-the-saddle.asp"
894                  title="In the saddle"
895                  >In the saddle</a
896                >
897              </li>
898              <li>
899                <a
900                  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-and-rider-security-essentials.asp"
901                  title="Security"
902                  >Security</a
903                >
904              </li>
905              <li>
906                <a
907                  href="/my-petplan-equine/types-of-horse-insurance.asp"
908                  title="Horse insurance"
909                  >Horse insurance</a
910                >
911              </li>
912              <li>
913                <a
914                  href="/my-petplan-equine/responsible-rider/"
915                  title="Responsible Rider Quiz"
916                  >Responsible rider quiz</a
917                >
918              </li>
919              <li>
920                <a href="/BEVA/" title="BEVA Guidelines">BEVA Guidelines</a>
921              </li>
922              <li>
923                <a href="/horse-knowledge-infographic.asp" title="Horse Facts"
924                  >Horse Facts</a
925                >
926              </li>
927              <li>
928                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/travelling-with-your-horse.asp">Travelling with horses</a>
929              </li>
930              <li>
931                <a
932                  href="/my-petplan-equine/preparing-for-surgery.asp"
933                  title="Preparing for surgery"
934                  >Preparing for surgery</a
935                >
936              </li>
937              <li>
938                <a
939                  href="/events/festive-thoughtfulness.asp"
940                  title="Festive thoughtfulness"
941                  >Festive thoughtfulness</a
942                >
943              </li>
944              <li>
945                <a href="/yard-safety.asp" title="Yard safety">Yard safety</a>
946              </li>
947              <li>
948                <a href="/smart-clipping.asp" title="Smart clipping"
949                  >Clipping your horse for autumn</a
950                >
951              </li>
952              <li>
953                <a
954                  href="/events/best-practice/back-to-work"
955                  title="Bringing your horse back to work"
956                  >Bringing your horse back to work</a
957                >
958              </li>
959              <li>
960                <a
961                  href="/events/horse-grooming-tips-for-horse-shows.asp"
962                  title="Horse grooming tips for horse shows and competitions"
963                  >Horse grooming tips for horse shows and competitions</a
964                >
965              </li>
966              <li>
967                <a
968                  href="/my-petplan-equine/hi-viz-horse-riding-equipment.asp"
969                  title="Hi-viz horse riding equipment"
970                  >Hi-viz horse riding equipment</a
971                >
972              </li>
973              <li>
974                <a
975                  href="/events/best-practice/when-to-rug-your-horse"
976                  title="When to rug your horse"
977                  >When to rug your horse</a
978                >
979              </li>
980              <li>
981                <a
982                  href="/events/best-practice/time-saving-tips-for-your-yard/"
983                  title="12 Time-saving tips for your yard"
984                  >12 Time-saving tips for your yard</a
985                >
986              </li>
987              <li>
988                <a href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-boredom-breaker/"
989                  >How to keep a horse entertained in winter</a
990                >
991              </li>
992              <li>
993                <a
994                  href="/events/best-practice/horse-photography-tips/"
995                  title="Horse Photography Tips"
996                  >Horse Photography Tips</a
997                >
998              </li>
999              <li>
1000                <a
1001                  href="/events/best-practice/horse-road-safety-tips/"
1002                  title="Horse Road Safety"
1003                  >Horse road safety</a
1004                >
1005              </li>
1006              <li>
1007                <a
1008                  href="/my-petplan-equine/gifts-for-horse-riders/"
1009                  title="10 Christmas gifts for horse riders"
1010                  >10 Christmas gifts for horse riders</a
1011                >
1012              </li>
1013              <li>
1014                <a
1015                  href="/events/best-practice/festive-thoughtfullness/"
1016                  title="Caring for your horse at Christmas"
1017                  >Caring for your horse at Christmas</a
1018                >
1019              </li>
1020              <li>
1021                <a
1022                  href="/events/best-practice/does-your-horses-saddle-fit/"
1023                  title="Does your horse’s saddle fit?"
1024                  >Does your horse’s saddle fit?</a
1025                >
1026              </li>
1027              <li>
1028                <a href="/events/best-practice/8-equine-spring-activities/"
1029                  >8 fun things to do this spring</a
1030                >
1031              </li>
1032              <li>
1033                <a href="/events/best-practice/summer-grooming-tips/"
1034                  >Summer grooming tips and tricks you wish you knew sooner</a
1035                >
1036              </li>
1037              <li>
1038                <a
1039                  href="/events/best-practice/track-systems/"
1040                  title="Track systems"
1041                  >Track systems</a
1042                >
1043              </li>
1044              <li>
1045                <a href="/events/best-practice/horse-personality-quiz/"
1046                  >What personality type is your horse?</a
1047                >
1048              </li>
1049              <li>
1050                <a href="/events/best-practice/horses-and-mental-health/"
1051                  >How do horses help with human mental health?</a
1052                >
1053              </li>
1054              <li>
1055                <a href="/events/best-practice/eco-friendly-yard-tips/"
1056                  >How to reduce your horse’s carbon footprint</a
1057                >
1058              </li>
1059              <li>
1060                <a href="/events/best-practice/how-to-massage-your-horse/"
1061                  >How to massage your horse</a
1062                >
1063              </li>
1064              <li>
1065                <a href="/events/best-practice/treat-your-horse-at-christmas/"
1066                  >7 ways to treat your horse at Christmas</a
1067                >
1068              </li>
1069              <li>
1070                <a href="/events/keeping-your-horse-healthy.asp"
1071                  >Helping your horse to live a long, healthy life</a
1072                >
1073              </li>
1074              <li>
1075                <a href="/events/preventing-sickness-from-foraging.asp"
1076                  >Spring pasture management: a guide for horse owners</a
1077                >
1078              </li>
1079              <li>
1080                <a
1081                  href="/events/best-practice/tips-for-horse-riding-in-hot-weather/"
1082                  >How to ride safely in the heat</a
1083                >
1084              </li>
1085              <li>
1086                <a
1087                  href="/events/best-practice/essentials-to-prepare-and-maintain-stables-for-winter/"
1088                  >Essential winter stable maintenance</a
1089                >
1090              </li>
1091              <li>
1092                <a href="/which-horse-bedding-is-right-for-your-horse/"
1093                  >Which horse bedding is right for you?</a
1094                >
1095              </li>
1096              <li>
1097                <a href="/essential-equestrian-items/default.asp"
1098                  >
1098Unexpected equestrian items: 15 unusual must-haves for every
1099                  stable yard</a
1100                >
1101              </li>
1102            </ul>
1103          </li>
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1105            <a href="/events/events-list.asp" title="Calendar">Calendar</a>
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1116            <a href="/my-petplan-equine/my-policy.asp" title="My Policy"
1117              >My Policy</a
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1119          </li>
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1121            <a href="/my-petplan-equine/claims.asp" title="Claims">Claims</a>
1122          </li>
1123          <li>
1124            <a href="/my-petplan-equine/loyalty.asp" title="The Loyalty Arena"
1125              >The Loyalty Arena</a
1126            >
1127          </li>
1128          <li>
1129            <a href="/events/horse-advice.asp" title="Guides and Information"
1130              >Guides and Information</a
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1135            <a
1136              href="/my-petplan-equine/recommend-a-friend.asp"
1137              title="Recommend a Friend"
1138              >Recommend a Friend</a
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1185
1186          <!-- digestive system -->
1187          <li class="sub2parent "><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing-digestive.asp" title="Digestive system">Digestive system</a>
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1192              <li><a  href="/ulcers/">How to spot gastric ulcers in horses</a></li>
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1227          <!-- Healthy long life END -->
1228          <!-- Horse MOT -->
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1230            <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1231              <li><a  href="/events/events-list.asp" title="Join in">Join in</a></li>
1232              <li><a class="nopdf" href="/assets-new/pdfs/PPE-Focus-on-Horse-MOT.pdf" title="Free guide" target="_blank">Free guide</a></li>
1233              <li><a rel="shadowbox;width=500;height=320" title="Digestive system" href="player.swf?imageUrl=images/mot.jpg&amp;videoUrl=videos/mot.flv">Video</a></li>
1234            </ul>
1235          </li>
1236          <!-- Horse MOT END-->
1237          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing-foraging.asp" title="Foraging">Foraging</a></li>
1238          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/winter-dehydration.asp" title="Hydration for horses: How to keep your horse hydrated in winter">How to keep your horse hydrated in winter</a></li>
1239          <li><a  href="/events/wet-weather-worries.asp" title="Wet weather worries">Wet weather worries</a></li>
1240          <li><a  href="/events/stable-entertainment.asp" title="Stable entertainment">Stable entertainment</a></li>
1241          <li><a  href="/know-your-bits/">Know your bits</a></li>
1242          <li><a  href="/head-shy/">Head-shyness</a></li>
1243          <li><a  href="/ear-health/">Ear Health</a></li>
1244          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/tips-for-nervous-horse-riders/">Confident rider</a></li>
1245          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/how-to-prevent-flies/">How to prevent flies on horses</a></li>
1246          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-concussion-symptoms/">How to avoid equine concussion</a></li>
1247          <li><a  href="/events/horse-hoof.asp">How to Poultice a Foot</a></li>
1248          <li><a  href="/top5/">Top 5 Equine Health Problems</a></li>
1249          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing-horse-nutrition-for-fussy-eaters.asp">Fussy Eating</a></li>
1250          <li><a  href="/events/horse-care-signs-to-look-out-for.asp">Seven signs to look out for</a></li>
1251          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/understanding-locking-stifle-in-horses.asp">The causes and treatments of a locking stifle</a></li>
1252          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/horse-leg-protection-guide.asp">A guide to leg protection</a></li>
1253          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/summer-allergies-in-horses.asp">How to spot summer allergies in horses</a></li>
1254          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/seasonal-transitions-horse-behaviour.asp">How does the weather affect a horse’s behaviour?</a></li>
1255          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/bad-behaviour-in-horses.asp">When ‘naughty’ behaviour is actually communication</a></li>
1256          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/how-does-the-horse-digestive-system-work/">How Does the Horse Digestive System Work?</a></li>
1257          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/care-horse-box-rest/">How to care for a horse on box rest</a></li>
1258          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-hydrotherapy/" >What is horse hydrotherapy, and how is it useful?</a></li>
1259          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/winter-grooming-tips-for-horses/">Grooming tips for winter</a></li>
1260          <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/social-accounts/">7 horsey social media accounts you need to follow</a></li>
1261          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/back-to-work-checklist/">Post-lockdown checklist: Is your horse ready to go back to work?</a></li>
1262          <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/guide-to-lunging/">Step-by-step guide to lunging</a></li>
1263          <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/checking-your-cover/">Equine insurance check: are you still covered?</a></li>
1264          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/defying-the-odds/">Defying the odds – Woody’s story</a></li>
1265          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/grass-sickness/">Grass sickness – How to protect your horse</a></li>
1266          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/christmas-presents-for-horses/">7 Christmas gift ideas for your horse</a></li>
1267          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/old-horse-young-at-heart/">How to keep your older horse young at heart</a></li>
1268          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/common-winter-horse-skin-conditions.asp">The low-down on common winter skin conditions</a></li>
1269          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/keeping-horses-fit-in-winter/">Winter fitness </a></li>
1270          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/rescue-horse/">Rescue horse – Digby’s story</a></li>
1271          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/vet-questions-answered/">Equine vet Gil Riley Q&amp;A</a></li>
1272          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/equine-dental-care/">Caring for your horses teeth</a></li>
1273          <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/maximise-dressage-marks/">Maximise dressage marks</a></li>
1274          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/Equine-vet's-complete-guide-to-worming-your-horse.asp">Equine vet's complete guide to worming your horse</a></li>
1275          <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/fascinating-facts-you-might-not-know-about-horses/">10 fascinating facts you might not know about horses</a></li>
1276          <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/maximise-your-dressage-marks/">Maximise your dressage marks</a></li>
1277          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/keeping-an-eye-on-colic.asp">Keeping an eye on colic</a></li>
1278          <li><a  href="/horse-hydration/default.asp">Keeping your horse hydrated during winter</a></li>
1279          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/horse-headshaking/default.asp">Horse headshaking: what every horse owner should know</a></li>
1280          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/build-horse-topline/default.asp">How to build your horse’s topline</a></li>
1281          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/equine-colitis/default.asp">Equine colitis</a></li>
1282          <li><a  href="/events/how-do-horse-sleep.asp">How do horse sleep</a></li>
1283          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/spring-horse-feeding-tips/">Changing diet from winter to spring</a></li>
1284          <li><a  href="/events/health-and-wellbeing/what-your-equine-vet-means/">What does your equine vet really mean?</a></li>
1285          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-overweight/">Is your horse overweight?</a></li>
1286          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/how-horse-personality-affects-reinforcement-training.asp" title="How to calm a stressed horse">How to calm a stressed horse</a></li>
1287          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horses-and-cold-weather/">How to give your horse the best care during colder weather</a></li>
1288          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/signs-that-show-your-horse-is-happy.asp">Signs that your horse is happy</a></li>
1289          <li><a  href="/events/summer-safety.asp">A horse owner’s guide to summer</a></li>
1290          <li><a  href="/events/enrich-your-horses-life.asp">How to enrich your horse’s life</a></li>
1291          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/horse-behaviour-explained/">Why do horses…? Horse behaviour explained</a></li>
1292          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/fireworks-online-advice.asp">How to keep your horse safe during fireworks</a></li>
1293          <li><a  href="/kissing-spine-in-horses-how-to-help/">Kissing spines – what is it and how can you help your horse?</a></li>
1294          <li><a  href="/events/does-my-horse-need-shoes-for-their-hoofs/">Does my horse need shoes?</a></li>
1295          <li><a  href="/events/horse-nutrition-advice-for-fussy-eaters.asp">Horse nutrition advice for fussy eaters</a></li>
1296          <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/signs-of-pain-horses/">How to spot a horse in pain</a></li>
1297          <li><a  href="/events/natural-horse-supplements/">Natural supplements for every horse</a></li>
1298          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/feeding-for-different-outcomes.asp">Feeding for different outcomes</a></li>
1299          <li><a  href="/you-and-your-horse/new-year-bucket-list.asp">New year horse rider's bucket list</a></li>
1300          <li><a  href="/you-and-your-horse/moon-cycles-horse-behaviour.asp">Can moon cycles affect horse behaviour?</a></li>
1301          <li>
1301<a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/caring-for-an-older-horse.asp">When should you retire a horse?</a></li>
1302          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/avoiding-weight-loss-in-winter.asp">Avoiding weight loss before spring</a></li>
1303          <li><a  href="/about/sweet-itch.asp">Sweet itch</a></li>
1304          <li><a  href="/health-and-wellbeing/equine-metabolic-syndrome-cushings-disease.asp">Understanding Cushing’s disease and EMS</a></li>
1305        </ul>
1306      </li>
1307      <!-- Health and Wellbeing END -->
1308
1309
1310
1311
1312      <!-- training competition nav -->
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1314        <a class="" href="/events/training-and-competition.asp" title="Training and Competition">Training and Competition</a>
1315        <ul class="sub1">
1316          <li><a   href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/training-tips/">Pole and Jumping Exercises</a></li>
1317
1318            <!-- cross country -->
1319            <li class="sub2parent ">
1320              <a  href="/events/crosscountry" title="Cross country training">Cross country training</a>
1321              <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1322                <li><a href="/events/events-list.asp" title="Dates">Dates</a></li>
1323                <li><a  href="/events/crosscountry/course-walks.asp" title="Course walks">Course walks</a></li>
1324                <li><a  href="/events/crosscountry/jumps-explained.asp" title="Jumps explained">Jumps Explained</a></li>
1325                <li><a   href="/events/crosscountry/schooling-exercises.asp" title="Schooling Exercises">Schooling Exercises</a></li>
1326                <li><a  href="/events/crosscountry/lissa-green-eventing.asp" title="Lissa Green Eventing">Lissa Green Eventing</a></li>
1327                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/cross-country-horse-riding/" title="Cross-country horse riding tips from Lucinda Green">Cross-country horse riding tips from Lucinda Green</a></li>
1328              </ul>
1329            </li>
1330            <!-- cross country END -->
1331            <li><a  href="/area-festivals/area-festivals.asp" Festivals">Area Festivals</a></li>
1332            <li><a  href="/natasha/">Natasha's Updates</a></li>
1333            <li><a  href="/ambassadors/">Ambassadors</a></li>
1334            <li><a  href="/dressage-judge-comments/default.asp">Q&A: A dressage judge’s comments and their meanings</a></li>
1335            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/guide-to-rider-fitness/">Guide to rider fitness</a></li>
1336            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/all-about-trec/default.asp">TREC – all you need to know</a></li>
1337            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/warming-up-cooling-down.asp">The right way to warm up</a></li>
1338            <li><a  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/endurance/default.asp">Guide to endurance riding</a></li>
1339            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/how-to-help-a-spooky-horse/default.asp">How to help a spooky horse</a></li>
1340            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/how-horses-learn/default.asp">How horses learn</a></li>
1341            <li><a  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/cross-country-practise-at-home/default.asp">How to practise for cross-country at home</a></li>
1342            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/preparing-for-dressage-competitions/">Preparing for a dressage competition</a></li>
1343            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/competing-in-winter/">Competing in winter</a></li>
1344            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/exercise-for-horses-in-winter.asp" title="How to exercise your horse safely during the winter months">How to exercise your horse safely during the winter months</a></li>
1345            <li><a  href="/horse-advice/training-and-competition/ways-to-school-while-hacking-horse/" title="Schooling exercises to do while out hacking">Schooling exercises to do while out hacking</a></li>
1346            <li><a  href="/events/what-to-know-about-fun-horse-rides.asp" title="Everything you need to know about fun rides">Everything you need to know about fun rides</a></li>
1347            <li><a  href="/events/training-and-competition/groundwork-horse-exercises-for-strength-and-suppleness/">Groundwork exercises to improve your horse’s strength and suppleness</a></li>
1348          </ul>
1349      </li>
1350      <!-- training competition nav END -->
1351
1352      <!-- press and events nav -->
1353      <li class=""><a class="" href="/events/events.asp">Press and Events</a>
1354        <ul class="sub1">
1355          <li><a   href="/horsestories/">Horse Stories</a></li>
1356          <li><a  href="/vetawards/">Veterinary awards</a></li>
1357          <!-- charity  -->
1358          <li class="sub2parent "><a  href="/events/charity.asp" title="Charity">Charity</a>
1359            <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1360              <li><a  href="/charityawards/">Animal Charity Awards 2025</a></li>
1361              <li><a  href="/about/petplan-charitable-trust.asp">Petplan Charitable Trust</a></li>
1362              <li><a  href="/events/charity-campaign.asp" title="Redwings">Redwings</a></li>
1363              <li><a href="/charityawards/" title="Nominate">Nominate</a></li>
1364            </ul>
1365          </li>
1366          <!-- charity END -->
1367          <li><a  href="/events/press-releases.asp">The press room</a></li>
1368          <li class="sub2parent "><a  href="/events/press-archive.asp">Press Archive</a>
1369            <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1370              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2016.asp">2016 Press Releases</a></li>
1371              <li><a   href="/events/press-releases-2015.asp" title="2015 Press Releases">2015 Press Releases</a></li>
1372              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2014.asp">2014 Press Releases</a></li>
1373              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2013.asp">2013 Press Releases</a></li>
1374              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2012.asp">2012 Press Releases</a></li>
1375              <li><a   href="/events/press-releases-2011.asp">2011 Press Releases</a></li>
1376              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2010.asp" title="2010 Press Releases">2010 Press Releases</a></li>
1377              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2009.asp" title="2009 Press Releases">2009 Press Releases</a></li>
1378              <li><a  href="/events/press-releases-2008-2003.asp">Older Press Releases</a></li>
1379            </ul>
1380          </li>
1381        </ul>
1382      </li>
1383      <!-- press and events END -->
1384
1385      <!-- best practice nav -->
1386      <li class="activeNav"><a class="selected" href="/events/best-practice.asp" title="Best practice">Best practice</a>
1387         <ul class="sub1">
1388            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/behaviour-management.asp">Behaviour</a></li>
1389            <!-- buying a horse -->
1390            <li class="sub2parent "><a   href="/my-petplan-equine/buying-a-horse.asp" title="Buying a horse">Buying a horse</a>
1391              <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1392                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/buying-advice.asp" title="Buying advice">Buying Advice</a></li>
1393                  <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/buying-tips.asp" title="Buying Tips">Buying Tips</a></li>
1394                  <li><a   href="/my-petplan-equine/health-tips.asp" title="Health Tips">Health Tips</a></li>
1395                </ul>
1396              </li>
1397            <!-- buying a horse END -->
1398            <!-- legal matter -->
1399            <li class="sub2parent "><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/legal-matters.asp" title="Legal Matters">Legal Matters</a>
1400              <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1401                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/buying-legal-matters.asp" title="Buying">Buying a horse</a></li>
1402                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/lending-legal-matters.asp" title="The Loanee">The Loanee</a></li>
1403                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/loaning-legal-matters.asp" title="The Loaner">The Loaner</a></li>
1404              </ul>
1405            </li>
1406            <!-- legal matters END -->
1407            <!-- in the saddle -->
1408            <li class="sub2parent "><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/in-the-saddle.asp">In the saddle</a>
1409              <ul class="sub2 " style='display:none'>
1410                <li><a  href="/riding-road-safety/" title="Riding and Road Safety">Riding &amp; Road Safety</a></li>
1411                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/fitness-management.asp" title="Fitness">Fitness</a></li>
1412                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/revitalise-your-riding.asp" title="Revitalise your riding">Revitalise your riding</a></li>
1413                <li><a  href="/goodhands/" title="Good Hands">Good Hands</a></li>
1414                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/pilates-horse-riders.asp" title="Pilates">Pilates for Riders</a></li>
1415                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/regain-horse-riding-confidence.asp" title="Regain your confidence">Regain your confidence</a></li>
1416                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/riding-horses-outside-in-open-spaces.asp" title="Riding in open spaces">Riding in open spaces</a></li>
1417                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/improve-horse-training-and-schooling.asp" title="Spice up your schooling">Spice up your Schooling</a></li>
1418                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-share-advice.asp" title="Horse share advice and tips">Horse share advice and tips</a></li>
1419                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/core-stability-exercises-for-horses.asp" title="4 core stability exercises for horses">4 core stability exercises for horses</a></li>
1420                <li><a   href="/my-petplan-equine/improve-riding-with-parelli-horsemanship.asp" title="Improve your riding with Parelli Horsemanship">Improve your riding with Parelli Horsemanship</a></li>
1421                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/tips-for-embarrassing-horse-behaviour.asp" title="Tips for embarrassing horse behaviour">Tips for embarrassing horse behaviour</a></li>
1422                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/timesaving-tips-for-horse-grooming-and-yard-work.asp" title="Time-saving Tips for Horse Grooming &amp; Yard Work">Time-saving Tips for Horse Grooming &amp; Yard Work</a></li>
1423                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/exercises-to-focus-a-sharp-or-spooky-horse-in-winter.asp" title="3 exercises to focus a sharp or spooky horse in winter">3 exercises to focus a sharp or spooky horse in winter</a></li>
1424                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-riding-exercises-to-improve-your-seat/" title="Is your seat affecting your riding?">Is your seat affecting your riding?</a></li>
1425                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-riding-app/">Equestrian apps every horse owner needs to try</a></li>
1426                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/in-the-saddle/confidence-building-exercises/" title="How to Stop Nerves Holding You Back">How to Stop Nerves Holding You Back</a></li>
1427                <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/in-the-saddle/common-jumping-issues/" title="How to solve 3 common jumping issues on the flat">How to solve 3 common jumping issues on the flat</a></li>
1428              </ul>
1429            </li>
1430            <!-- in the saddle END -->
1431            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-and-rider-security-essentials.asp" title="Security">Security</a></li>
1432            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/types-of-horse-insurance.asp" title="Horse insurance">Horse insurance</a></li>
1433            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/responsible-rider/" title="Responsible Rider Quiz">Responsible rider quiz</a></li>
1434            <li><a  href="/BEVA/" title="BEVA Guidelines">BEVA Guidelines</a></li>
1435            <li><a  href="/horse-knowledge-infographic.asp" title="Horse Facts">Horse Facts</a></li>
1436            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/travelling-with-your-horse.asp">Travelling with horses</a></li>
1437            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/preparing-for-surgery.asp" title="Preparing for surgery">Preparing for surgery</a></li>
1438            <li><a  href="/events/festive-thoughtfulness.asp" title="Festive thoughtfulness">Festive thoughtfulness</a></li>
1439            <li><a  href="/yard-safety.asp" title="Yard safety">Yard safety</a></li>
1440            <li><a href="/smart-clipping.asp" title="Smart clipping">
1440Clipping your horse for autumn</a></li>
1441            <li><a href="/events/best-practice/back-to-work" title="Bringing your horse back to work">Bringing your horse back to work</a></li>
1442            <li><a  href="/events/horse-grooming-tips-for-horse-shows.asp" title="Horse grooming tips for horse shows and competitions">Horse grooming tips for horse shows and competitions</a></li>
1443            <li><a href="/my-petplan-equine/hi-viz-horse-riding-equipment.asp" title="Hi-viz horse riding equipment">Hi-viz horse riding equipment</a></li>
1444            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/when-to-rug-your-horse" title="When to rug your horse">When should you rug your horse?</a></li>
1445            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/time-saving-tips-for-your-yard/" title="12 Time-saving tips for your yard">12 Time-saving tips for your yard</a></li>
1446            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/horse-boredom-breaker/">How to keep a horse entertained in winter</a></li>
1447            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/horse-photography-tips/" title="Horse Photography Tips">Horse Photography Tips</a></li>
1448            <li><a class='selected' href="/essential-equestrian-items/default.asp" title="Unexpected equestrian items: 15 unusual must-haves for every stable yard">Unexpected equestrian items: 15 unusual must-haves for every stable yard</a></li>
1449            <li><a  href="/equine-first-aid/default.asp" title="Equine first aid – do you know the basics?">Equine first aid – do you know the basics?</a></li>
1450            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/the-right-horse-for-you/default.asp">Meet your match: how to find the right horse for you</a></li>
1451            <li><a  href="/events/horse-advice/long-reining/default.asp">Step-by-step guide to long-reining</a></li>
1452            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/6-equestrian-podcasts/default.asp">6 of the best equestrian podcasts</a></li>
1453            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/habits-to-unlearn/default.asp">7 horse riding habits holding you back</a></li>
1454            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/how-to-cool-down-horses-in-hot-weather">How to cool down horses in hot weather</a></li>
1455            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/horse-terms-you-need-to-know/">Confusing horsey terms explained</a></li>
1456            <li><a  href="/my-petplan-equine/gifts-for-horse-riders/" title="10 Christmas gifts for horse riders">10 Christmas gifts for horse riders</a></li>
1457            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/festive-thoughtfullness/" title="Caring for your horse at Christmas">Caring for your horse at Christmas</a></li>
1458            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/does-your-horses-saddle-fit/" title="Does your horse’s saddle fit?">Does your horse’s saddle fit?</a></li>
1459            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/8-equine-spring-activities/">8 fun things to do this spring</a></li>
1460            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/summer-grooming-tips/">Summer grooming tips and tricks you wish you knew sooner</a></li>
1461            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/track-systems/" title="Track systems">Track systems</a></li>
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1463            <li><a  href="/events/best-practice/horses-and-mental-health/">How do horses help with human mental health?</a></li>
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1532                    Unexpected equestrian items: 15 unusual must-haves for every
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1553                or a new go-to for quick fixes, investing in these stable yard
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1555              </p>
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1557                Some items might not seem essential at first glance, but once
1558                you&rsquo;ve discovered their true potential &ndash; or
1559                alternative yard use &ndash; you&rsquo;ll wonder how you ever
1560                managed without them.
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1572              <h2>1. Washing machine</h2>
1573              <p>
1574                If you&rsquo;ve got a washing machine on your yard, you&rsquo;ll
1575                know how handy it is to be able to wash sweaty and dirty saddle
1576                pads, boots, coolers and stable rugs without clogging up the
1577                washing machine at home. Even better if you&rsquo;ve got a
1578                laundry bag that catches all the loose hair.
1579              </p>
1580              <p>
1581                Check online sites &ndash;&nbsp;such as Facebook Marketplace
1582                &ndash;&nbsp;to see if you can pick up a free or cheap
1583                second-hand machine.
1584              </p>
1585              <h2>2. Kettle, mugs and other crockery</h2>
1586              <p>
1587                You can never have too many mugs at the stable yard &ndash;
1588                visitors will always appreciate a cup of tea, and it&rsquo;s
1589                best to offer them something in a clean receptacle. A kettle is
1590                also an essential, of course, whether it&rsquo;s electric or
1591                sits on top of a camping stove.
1592              </p>
1593              <p>
1594                And while most equestrians are content eating picnic-style, a
1595                few spare plates or sets of cutlery pinched from home will
1596                certainly come in handy. (No need for a matching set, of
1597                course.)
1598              </p>
1599              <h2>3. Leaf blower</h2>
1600              <p>
1601                We all like a clean yard, but sweeping takes a lot of time. A
1602                leaf blower will not only cut down the time it takes to get your
1603                stable yard dust, hay and leaf-free, it&rsquo;s also great for
1604                cleaning out cobwebs from hard-to-reach corners.
1605              </p>
1606              <p>
1607                Just remember to only use them inside when horses are turned
1608                out, as the dust that they kick up can cause respiratory issues.
1609              </p>
1610              <h2>4. Baler twine</h2>
1611              <p>
1612                Can you even call yourself an equestrian if you&rsquo;ve not
1613                used baler twine to fix almost everything on your horse yard?
1614                This durable string is typically used to bind hay or straw
1615                bales, but can also be utilised as a go-to for quick fixes like
1616                tying up broken gate latches, securing feed buckets or even
1617                mending fencing.
1618              </p>
1619              <h2>5. Travel cot</h2>
1620              <p>
1621                Cots are becoming quite popular to use as hay feeders in the
1622                equine community. Not only are they cheap to come by and
1623                replace, but they also help to prevent wastage, while allowing
1624                your horse to eat in a more natural position. <br />
1625                <br />
1626                Travel cots can be used in a field or stable, but are best
1627                secured to the fence or a wall to prevent your horse from
1628                relocating their new gift.
1629              </p>
1630              <h2>6. CCTV camera</h2>
1631              <p>
1632                Knowing what your horse is up to when you&rsquo;re not there to
1633                watch over them in person can bring peace of mind. There are
1634                plenty of options available, from solar-powered cameras that use
1635                a 4G connection to more basic systems that run off a power
1636                supply and connect to the wireless internet at the stable.
1637              </p>
1638              <p>
1639                You can often watch the footage on your mobile phone &ndash;
1640                which just might become your new favourite evening
1641                entertainment.
1642              </p>
1643              <h2>7. Sieve</h2>
1644              <p>
1645                If you&rsquo;re fed up with smashing troughs in the winter, just
1646                for the ice to then refreeze in thicker lumps, having a kitchen
1647                sieve on hand will help you to scoop broken ice out without
1648                getting your hands wet. Simple but effective!
1649              </p>
1650              <h2>8. Toolbox</h2>
1651              <p>
1652                Horses tend to break things, but a toolbox with handy essentials
1653                &ndash;&nbsp;such as a hammer, pliers and crow bar &ndash; can
1654                save time and prevent injury to you and your horse, saving you
1655                from unnecessary
1656                <a target="_blank" href="/insurance/horse-insurance.asp"
1657                  >insurance claims</a
1658                >.
1659              </p>
1660              <h2>9. Nappies</h2>
1661              <p>
1662                It&rsquo;s important to keep a first-aid kit on-site, and within
1663                that, it&rsquo;s wise to keep a few nappies. These can be used
1664                to add extra padding to a
1665                <a target="_blank" href="/events/horse-hoof.asp"
1666                  >hoof poultice</a
1667                >, taped over with duct tape for a hard-wearing and
1668                water-resistant finish.
1669              </p>
1670              <h2>10. Biodegradable wet wipes</h2>
1671              <p>
1672                Wet wipes are an essential as they have a variety of uses
1673                &ndash;&nbsp;from wiping hands before lunch (in lieu of hand
1674                washing, if there&rsquo;s no running water) to wiping your
1675                horse&rsquo;s runny nose.
1676              </p>
1677              <h2>11. Exercise ball</h2>
1678              <p>
1679                Another field and horse stable repurposed item is a fitness
1680                ball. These provide additional physical and mental stimulation
1681                &ndash;&nbsp;but be aware that the exercise balls designed for
1682                70kg human use aren&rsquo;t likely to be as heavy duty as those
1683                designed for use as
1684                <a target="_blank" href="/events/stable-entertainment.asp"
1685                  >stable entertainment</a
1686                >
1687                by a 500kg horse.
1688              </p>
1689              <h2>12. Hairbrush</h2>
1690              <p>
1691                No need to buy a mane and tail brush if you have a regular
1692                hairbrush at home &ndash; they do the job just as well!
1693              </p>
1694              <h2>13. Purple shampoo</h2>
1695              <p>
1696                This shampoo, usually meant for brightening light-colored hair,
1697                works wonders on grey or white horses, too. It helps remove
1698                stains and yellowing from their coats, leaving them looking
1699                clean and bright &ndash; especially useful before a show.
1700              </p>
1701              <h2>14. Hanging sock dryer</h2>
1702              <p>
1703                Circular sock dryers &ndash;&nbsp;complete with pegs attached
1704                &ndash; make excellent bandage and boot dryers. Just find
1705                somewhere in the horse stable to hang it up (preferably out of
1706                your horse&rsquo;s way).
1707              </p>
1708              <h2>15. Extendable dog lead</h2>
1709              <p>
1710                If you find certain items &ndash; such as scissors, hoofpicks or
1711                the sharp knife you use to open bales &ndash; always seem to go
1712                missing, attaching them to an extendable dog lead can help to
1713                keep them secure. This will prevent anyone who uses them from
1714                accidentally walking off with them and misplacing them
1715                elsewhere.
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