Summertime is fly time
Insect protection

Summertime is fly time

Insects and Horses: Protecting Your Horse from Pests The air is buzzing with insects, causing discomfort for horses. Whether on the pasture, in the stable, or during riding, insects are relentless ...

Insect protection10 tips to beat the Bugs & Flies this Spring & Summer

10 tips to beat the Bugs & Flies this Spring & Summer

This year the weather has been perfect for nurturing a heavy crop of FLIES! We had a mild winter, a warm spell followed by a pretty soggy time. Now the weather has suddenly turned warmer, the flies...

Animal healthLaminitis: Not just a threat in spring

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 ...