Dressing donkeys for protection
28 January 2020Owners dress donkeys in human clothes to protect them from deadly flies as Brooke provides treatment.
A breed filled with gallic charm
28 January 2020Unless you have actually met a Normandie Cob, or spent time in their company enjoying the glorious delights that rural France has to offer, it will sound as if I am describing Brigadoon says Sally Redstone from Élevage Jouvin.
Surviving bushfires
28 January 2020Our correspondent Tony James has just been in the thick of the recent bushfires in south eastern Australia. Although well read on the subject of preparation for survival in such a crisis, this is nothing like the actual application of the necessary strategies required to protect your lives, animals, home and property as Tony discovered.
POD Training
17 December 2019Indulge yourself in the wonderful world of dressage judging and see improvement techniques.
Evolution Classes
17 December 2019A perfect first step. Watching Boyd Exell and Great Britain’s Daniel Naprous fly their teams around the Indoor World Cup courses this winter always sets the hearts racing. For the typical driver, this level of extreme driving may be a bridge too far.
2020 Shire Horse National Show
17 December 2019The Shire Horse Society’s National Shire Horse Show will take place for the fifth year running at Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2020.
Feeding the older horse or pony
17 December 2019Just because driving and competition days are a thing of the past, the care of an older horse, pony or donkey still needs thought and consideration through the changing seasons. Jane Buchan looks at maintaining health and condition in the older generation. First published in Carriage Driving - January 2018
A royal pair take a tour of the Great North Road
17 December 2019Richard James reflects on a journey steeped in history and culture complete with classic coaching inns, conkers and a serenade to a big band leader. First published in Carriage Driving - January 2018
The Brooke Hospital for Animals
12 December 2019In what’s thought to be a first outside of Europe, Senegal will offer an accredited certification in farriery from early 2020, thanks to work by Brooke West Africa.
Top 10 tips for winter
25 November 2019It is essential for owners to continuously monitor their horse’s health and welfare throughout the year and regardless of the season it is important that all farriery, veterinary and dental care is kept up-to-date. As we approach winter, horse owners need to be mindful of the weather and should consider their: horse’s age breed size diet coat (clipped/not clipped) type of shelter available. Advice supplied by World Horse Welfare - First published in Carriage Driving, December 2018.