How to Enhance Your Horse's Flexibility Using Carrot Stretches!
We all know what it means to “dangle a carrot”. It means to tease or tempt someone into doing something they might not necessarily want to do, so yes, that is a bribe! When it comes to horses, a li...
Top tips to prevent poaching in wet weather
The wet weather is firmly here and with it comes a whole host of mud related problems. How many times have you slipped in the mud on your way down to the field to bring in your horse and questioned...
Have a horse recovering from an injury or surgery? Consider this alternative to box rest
Box rest is a common treatment for horses that require time to recover from an injury or illness. The primary goal of box rest is to limit the horse's movement to allow for proper healing. This min...
Top tips to prevent poaching in wet weather
The wet weather is firmly here and with it comes a whole host of mud related problems. How many times have you slipped in the mud on your way down to the field to bring in your horse and questioned...
WARNING: Sycamore Poisoning (Atypical Myopathy) is Devastating the Equine Community
Devastating news is spreading across the equine community as reports of sycamore poisoning fatalities are on the rise. While only small, the helicopter-like sycamore seeds contain a deadly toxin, c...
How to beat stable boredom this winter
Horse ownership in winter can feel like a relentless task sometimes. The mud, the rain, the cold...but this is soon whisked away by a ride on your favourite horse! Horses generally receive much les...
The significance of respiratory diseases in horses
Respiratory diseases in horses are very common and can be caused by various infections – both bacterial, viral or non-infectious elements such as environmental allergens in the environment. Infecti...
How to prevent mud-fever this winter!
Mud-fever is a condition that horse owners across the country will be preparing for as the British weather turns wet for winter. The UK is world-famous for its wet and windy weather, so it is no ...
The equine joint - a highly sensitive construct
Arthritis in Horses Arthritis is a common issue for both us and our horses. One in six adult horses suffers from it, and 60% of lameness cases are attributed to it. Also known as osteoarthritis (OA...
Know your horse's water requirements
If you have been reading our blogs for a while, you will know we like to focus on nutrition. We often talk about the micro and macronutrients that a horse needs to enhance their well-being, improve...
Ragwort: Protect your horse against this poisonous plant
Like many wildflowers, ragwort is highly poisonous for horses, and it is rampant at this time of year. It is vital to prevent your horse from eating eat this plant as repeated consumption can cause...
What is Mud Fever? Otherwise known as ‘Pastern Dermatitis’, Mud Fever presents itself in many different ways and can be called “greasy” or “cracked heels”. If your horse's skin is healthy, Mud Feve...
Six tips to keep your horse happy and cool this summer
Sun cream Fly rugs and masks go a long way to prevent the sun from reaching our horses’ sensitive areas, as well as preserving their coat colour from bleaching in the summer sun. However, it will ...