How to Keep Your Horse Calm: A guide to a stress-free show
Stage fright… we all know what that feels like. But what we sometimes underappreciate is what our horses have to go through on competition days. While riders may feel competition nerves, the jour...
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...
What are electrolytes and why are they so important for your horse?
Electrolytes are charged ions that regulate many vital physiological processes such as nerve and muscle function, hydration, digestion and balancing blood acidity and pressure. Many of these proces...
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 ...
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'...
The tapeworm is a danger to horses and, of the 3 tapeworm species affecting horses in the UK, the most common is Anoplocephala perfoliata. This pale-coloured parasite has a flat, segmented body and...
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...
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...