Learn why winter arena riding protects horse health and flood-damaged grazing. Discover how to manage fields, prevent injuries, and keep horses fit in winter

Learn how to keep your horse safe, warm, and healthy when stabled over winter. Expert tips on bedding, feeding, ventilation, and safety equipment like the ESR Bar.

As well as following along with Balmoral, we were delighted to attend the BHS shows in September. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet so many of you in person, to hear your experiences first-hand, and to share in the enthusiasm that surrounds these events.

Transporting horses can sometimes involve highly stressful situations—one of the most dangerous is if a horse rears in a trailer. This behavior poses serious risks to everyone involved. However, with the right knowledge, calm approach, and safety-minded equipment like the ESR Bar, you can minimize harm and protect both horse and handler.

Every horse owner dreads the thought of something going wrong while hauling. Whether it’s a flat tyre, a horse panic, or a breakdown miles from help, having the right tools on hand can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a full-blown emergency.

A well-stocked horse trailer emergency kit isn’t just about peace of mind—it’s a critical part of safe, responsible transport. In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly what you should have on board, with input from transport safety experts and UK animal welfare guidelines.

Transporting horses is no small task. These powerful, sensitive animals require careful handling, calm environments, and above all—safety. Over the past century, the design and safety features of horse trailers have evolved drastically. From makeshift wooden wagons to engineered safety systems, the journey reflects how seriously we now take equine welfare in transit.

Let’s explore how horse trailers have changed through the decades—and why simple innovations like the ESR Bar are essential for safer, smarter transport today.

As the UK experiences increasingly warmer summers, transporting livestock—especially horses—requires careful consideration and preparation. Heat stress is a major welfare concern during travel, particularly for animals such as horses that are often moved for competition, leisure, or veterinary care. This blog post explores the risks of transporting horses and other livestock in hot weather, offers practical tips to reduce heat stress, and outlines UK-specific welfare regulations that must be adhered to for legal and ethical compliance.

Transporting and handling large animals such as horses and cattle requires an in-depth understanding of both animal behaviour and physical mechanics. One of the more dangerous and distressing scenarios that can occur during travel or stabling is an animal becoming stuck or suspended over a barrier—typically a breast bar in a trailer or a fence in a stable or field. While rare, these incidents can be life-threatening for the animal and dangerous for any person attempting to intervene.

In this blog post, we’ll explore what actually happens biomechanically when a large animal ends up over a bar or rail, with a particular focus on weight distribution, structural strain, and risk to both animal and handler—and how solutions like the ESR Bar can make a critical difference.

Each May, the Balmoral Show draws thousands of visitors to Balmoral Park, Lisburn, just outside Belfast. Hosted by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), it’s Northern Ireland’s largest agricultural event, bringing together a vibrant mix of farming traditions, family fun, food, and top-tier animal displays. Whether you’re attending for business, sport, or leisure, Balmoral never disappoints.