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...
Support During the Coat Change and Winter Solstice Did you know that a horse's coat change actually begins with the winter solstice in December? From December 21st, the days start to get longer and...
Supporting Your Horse’s Joint Health
Joint health is extremely important for horses as it will not only affect their performance, but it will also influence their overall welfare and quality of life. While we tend to only consider joi...
Stomach ulcers - What can I do?
What is a Gastric Ulcer? A gastric ulcer in horses occurs when the protective lining of the stomach is damaged, and stomach acid begins to attack the stomach walls. This can be triggered by a varie...
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 ...
All You Need to Know About Autumn Worming
As autumn approaches, we need to be aware of horse hunting worms that will be emerging from the summer grasses. Months of warm and wet weather provide ideal conditions for seasonal parasites, so un...
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...
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...
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 ...