The Millbry Hill Blog: Life in the Country

18/07/2019
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Jessica Burnham is Frickley Park Bound!

Jessica Burnham heads to Frickley with the U18’s Northern Squad! Millbry Hill are thrilled that Brand Ambassador, Jessica Burnham, has been selected to compete at Frickley Park National U18 Championships at the end of the month as part of the U18’s Northern Region squad! We are proud to be sponsoring the event by providing the Northern Region team with some super smart branded and personalised jackets. A first of many kinds for our Brand Ambassador Jess Burnham…. So where do I start… Its been some 3 months since my last... Read More

16/07/2019
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Celebrating 21 years of Baileys Lo-Cal Balancer!

Millbry Hill are celebrating 21 years of Lo-Cal Balancer Since its initial launch in 1998, Baileys Lo-Cal Balancer is a fantastic balancer for good doers that need the essential nutrients without the added calories. It’s recipe essentially hasn’t changed a great deal since it’s conception, other than a few subtle developments such as added linseed to encourage supple skin and a shiny coat. Baileys Lo-Cal Balancer is proud to be a go to balancer for horses and ponies on a low calorie diet. To celebrate, they have teamed up with... Read More

10/07/2019
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Beat The Heat: Caring For Your Horse In Hot Weather

Tips on caring for your horse in hot weather Summer is a great time for Equestrians, there’s no better feeling than finishing work and heading straight to greet your horse in the field to enjoy an evening ride! There are always plenty of shows and events in Summer and warm days are a perfect excuse for pulling on your riding boots and heading to the beach or to a local show. However, Summer can be a dangerous time for your horse. What screams barbecue in the garden to us, can... Read More

05/07/2019
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Celebrating Racing Staff Week

Millbry Hill are celebrating Racing Staff Week Racing Staff Week, in association with Racing Welfare, aims to celebrate and bring to light all of the incredible hard working racing staff that work tirelessly behind the scenes of the racing industry. Racing staff are the unsung heroes of the racing world, and it’s paramount that we celebrate all that they do. From the Head Travelling Groom setting off at the crack of dawn, to the Groundstaff who are out on the track day in day out…we salute you! To work in... Read More

27/06/2019
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Beat The Bugs: Top Fly Rugs & Sheets For Summer

Beat the bugs this Summer with our top rated Fly Rugs & Sheets Flies can be an absolute pain in Summer and can make your horses life a real misery. From nasty fly bites in the field to irritation caused when riding, if your horse gets particularly bothered by flies it’s essential that you protect them during the Summer months. With so many fly rugs and sheets to choose from, it can be an impossible task to pick the best rug for your horse…we’ve put together our top fly rugs and... Read More

10/06/2019
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A Guide To The Best Father’s Day Gifts

Gifts that will put a spring in Dad’s step Noun: Father, a male parent. Often affectionately referred to as free taxi, unpaid groom, head horsebox driver/trailer puller, ‘bank of Dad’ or dog sitter. Here’s to the Dad’s that bought their children a pony instead of a goldfish! They certainly deserve a moment of recognition now and again. However, many will agree that other than the standard whiskey or chocolates, Dads can be so difficult to buy for! If your dad is a bit of an outdoors kinda guy, there is... Read More