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5 Top tips for shearing handpiece maintenance

As temperatures rise, shearing sheep becomes a priority. But when dusting off your handpiece, what do you need to consider before shearing your first sheep? We got some tips from Heiniger’s Hefin Rowlands: “There is…

Clean cut key to maximising wool value

British Wool recently reported that fleece value is at its highest for 10 years. With the shearing season underway for 2026, Heiniger’s Hefin Rowlands suggests that there has never been a better opportunity for farms…

Shearing paramount to parasite control

Data from a recent survey carried out by Elanco suggests early shearing and treatment will help lower blowfly numbers and cases in sheep this spring and summer. 70 percent of farms surveyed had seen blowfly…

Your chance to win a Heiniger ProGroom Starter Pack

Fancy giving Heiniger ProGroom a go? This is your chance to win one of 60 Heiniger ProGroom starter packs which are up for grabs in our giveaway – 30 for dogs, 30 for equine. Fill…

Top 5 tips for a cool and clean horse this summer

As temperatures rise and horses begin to feel the full effect of warmer weather, there is nothing more soothing than a good wash and a close clip. Whether preparing a horse for competition or to…

New FETF grant for clipping handpieces

A new round of DEFRA funded FETF grants for animal health and welfare items now includes up to 50 percent funding towards battery powered clipping handpieces. FETF331CA offers £136 towards the cost of a new…

Lucky Sally wins Opal Horse clippers

Farmer and horse enthusiast Sally Williams was the lucky winner of Your Horse Magazine’s competition to win a set of our Opal Horse clippers. Sally farms near Craven Arms in Shropshire and keeps six horses…

Bex Mason: Why preparation and routine are key to grooming success

Rider, trainer and business owner, Bex Mason, promotes the virtues of being well organised and methodical with a special sense of awareness to get the most of a horse.   “Every task needs to be thought…

Top 5 Shearing Tips with Scottish Shearing Legend Hamish Mitchell

Competition sheep shearer Hamish Mitchell offers advice on techniques, equipment and what is needed to win at the highest level. Hamish has represented Scotland in international sheep shearing events for decades. He has won the Scottish National 15 times and over 100…

Rescue story inspires social media sensation Phoebe Sydenham

When ten-year-old Phoebe Sydenham’s mother, Elli, first laid eyes on Hattie she knew the pony had to go home with them. Five years on and the story of how the family rescued Hattie, and how Phoebe has progressed to become a rider with…