Lunging: An underrated element of training
There are many reasons why lunging should be deliberately incorporated into a horse’s training regime, and not only saved for rainy days or when you are pushed for time. Lunging can be used as an...
Summer guide to a healthy horse: How to beat 5 struggles of summer
Summer is an exciting time for equestrians! Warmer days and shorter nights mean more time spent in the saddle, and it is also the busiest time of year for competitive equestrians that will be out a...
The Cause of Equine Leg Swelling and How to Reduce It
Our horse’s legs work hard. Horses spend a great deal of time on their legs and will even sleep while standing up. Therefore, when extra pressure is added through daily activities, it is no surpris...
Laminitis Management & Treatment
Spring is a high-risk time for laminitic horses because the grass in pastures tends to be lush and high in non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), such as fructans. These NSCs can ferment in the horse'...
Managing your overweight horse
Are you worried about a few extra lockdown lbs that have appeared this summer? If your horse is carrying extra weight, then you should be! Here’s why…. The cause of the problem It is common for...
Everything you need to know about caring for a foal
Dealing with newborn nutrition, foal worming, heat scours and more… Looking after a newborn foal can be a challenging and rewarding experience. As with any young animal, the first few weeks of a fo...
How to support a foal with heat scours
The meaning of scour quite literally is ‘purging of the bowels’ and is a common name for diarrhoea. Foal heat scours, also known as neonatal diarrhoea or foal heat diarrhoea, is a condition charact...
Laminitis: Not just a threat in spring
Laminitis is an extremely painful condition in horses entailing inflammation of the laminae- the soft tissue structures that attach the pedal bone of the foot to the hoof wall. A common cause of ...
Osteoarthritis in horses - What can be done?
Whether it's the hock joints, cervical spine, or hoof joints, the term "arthritis" is likely familiar to most horse owners. But what exactly is arthritis? And how can we support our horses when it ...
Nutrition Guide To The Best Breeding Season
Awakening from winter slumber, Spring marks a crucial time for Thoroughbred owners as they deliberate the breeding season ahead. As attention turns to ensuring the mares are in prime condition for ...
Everything you need to know about caring for a foal
Dealing with newborn nutrition, foal worming, heat scours and more… Looking after a newborn foal can be a challenging and rewarding experience. As with any young animal, the first few weeks of a fo...
What do I need when I'm expecting a foal?
Mares are notorious for foaling at the most inconvenient moments...often in the middle of the night or in freezing temperatures. But this doesn't mean you have to be on the back foot when your litt...
Ease the Symptoms of Sweet Itch
Sweet itch is a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to proteins in the saliva of biting insects. It is one of the most common skin diseases amongst horses in the UK, affecting around 5% o...