<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bridle & Paw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thoughtfully designed horse care journals, printables and practical equine resources, with limited professional animal care services.]]></description><link>https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:46:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mud, Wet Ground &#38; Hooves: What to Check as Autumn Sets In]]></title><description><![CDATA[As autumn sets in, wetter ground can bring subtle changes to hooves, skin and everyday routines. Here are the practical checks worth adding to your horse-care routine — from muddy gateways and feet to the less obvious places mud can hide.]]></description><link>https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/post/mud-wet-ground-hooves-autumn-horse-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac22d95ff5b660f94a4d736</guid><category><![CDATA[Horse Care & Management]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:39:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_bf9aa9d077574cc8adbd00d53c1055ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Labeque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rug the Horse, Not the Calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugging charts are useful — but they’re only the starting point. Here’s how I consider temperature, weather, turnout, stabling and the individual horse when deciding what rug to use.]]></description><link>https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/post/horse-rugging-guide-changeable-weather</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaecd7012f0baf721f39040</guid><category><![CDATA[Horse Care & Management]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:49:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f634aa_4fc8cd74654d42779c3609e483d86e29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Labeque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn Horse Care: 10 Things to Review Before Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autumn is a season of change — but that doesn't mean changing everything at once. Here are 10 practical things to review as your horse, routine and yard head towards winter.]]></description><link>https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/post/autumn-horse-care-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5ae365462f0629b9f7291</guid><category><![CDATA[Horse Care & Management]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:15:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f634aa_951e39073a9e4a84a5e6faba850571c0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Labeque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 15-Minute Horse Check: 8 Things I Look For Every Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can you learn about your horse in 15 minutes? From demeanour and movement to legs, rugs and their environment, here’s the simple nose-to-tail check I use to notice when something changes.]]></description><link>https://www.bridleandpaw.uk/post/15-minute-horse-check</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d64ccedb2dae1ee30872d</guid><category><![CDATA[Horse Care & Management]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f634aa_46355a9485b04922b144f41b351fb2c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_772,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Labeque</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>