For UK riders, owners & equestrian professionals
Horse care guides, practical calculators, yard management, training records and business tools — all brought together for the UK equestrian community.
Get your horse ready for a British winter: health checks, rugging, clipping, turnout, stables, forage, water, hooves and emergency planning, with a month-by-month plan and printable checklist.
The best equestrian gifts for UK horse owners: practical yard essentials, rider clothing, personalised ideas, novelty presents, budget options and what to avoid when buying for a horse lover.
13 min read
What riding clubs offer, how British Riding Clubs and The Pony Club differ, how to choose a club — plus a searchable directory of nearly 300 UK riding clubs by county.
11 min read
Discover different horse types, including cobs, hunters, hacks and polo ponies, plus Britain's extinct horse breeds, their history, uses and rider suitability.
14 min read
Discover native British and Irish horse and pony breeds, their origins, heights, characteristics, uses and which riders they suit. A complete guide.
32 min read
Equine vet fees are rising. What UK horse owners pay in 2026, why costs are increasing, and 10 practical ways to cut vet bills through zone visits, prevention and better planning.
12 min read
Practical advice for protecting your horse's hooves through a wet British winter: thrush, abscesses, mud fever, dry standing, field management, farrier care and daily checks.
15 min read
Finding the right livery yard means finding a safe, well-managed home where your horse can thrive. What to look for, what to ask and the warning signs to watch for.
15 min read
The purchase price is only the beginning. The main costs of owning a pony in the UK, realistic example budgets and how to avoid the financial surprises that catch first-time owners out.
15 min readShows, competitions and training across the UK, checked against organisers' own pages.
Thu 17 – Mon 21 December 2026
London International Horse Show
ExCeL London, London, Greater London
Sat 27 – Sun 28 February 2027
National Equine Show
NEC Birmingham (Halls 9 and 10), Birmingham, West Midlands
Fri 23 – Sun 25 April 2027
BRC Winter Dressage Championships & BRC Musical Showcase
Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Your local forecast read with horses in mind — hacking, turnout and the best times to ride.
Birmingham, West Midlands (example)
Fetching the forecast…
Today's equestrian headlines from leading UK publishers, linked to the full stories.
Horse & Hound · 13 Nov
Racing’s ambitious new welfare strategy intends to benefit all horses – not just thoroughbredsHorse & Hound · 13 Nov
Five-star eventing series suggested to boost starters, while calls to soften U25 World Championships resistedHorse & Hound · 13 Nov
‘Her love of horses shines through’: The late Queen’s letters give unique insight into royal lifeThe LocalRiding Equestrian Hub
Manage horses, liveries, paddocks, staff, bookings and daily yard operations.
Practical business management for equestrian freelancers and service providers.
Track horse training, development and performance.
Practical horse care advice, riding guides and resources for horse owners.
LocalRiding started as a free source of practical horse care advice for UK owners and riders, and that remains at its heart. Alongside the guides, the hub now links to specialist tools built for the people who keep the equestrian world running — from livery yards to freelance professionals.
For every horse owner, rider and first-time buyer
Free horse care guides, riding information and calculators help you plan feeding, budget for a first pony and understand livery, health and seasonal care.
For yard owners and livery managers
YardManager helps keep track of horses, liveries, paddocks, staff and bookings so daily yard routines run smoothly.
For freelancers and equestrian service providers
TheTackRoom supports grooms, instructors and other professionals with clients, scheduling and the paperwork of running a small equestrian business.
For riders, trainers and competitors
EquiTrac records horse training, development and performance over time.
Use what you need, when you need it.
Every guide and calculator is free to use with no account. Each application is separate and can be used on its own, so you only pick the tools that suit your horse, yard or business.