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...
Cooling paste - Beat the heat! Stay cool - stay sound
Nothing Worries the Trainer More Than a Horse's Legs The legs are the most vulnerable parts of a horse's body. During intense training and competitions, they are subjected to tremendous pressure 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...
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 ...
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...
Recognizing and correctly assessing hay quality
Can Horse Owners Trust that Attractive Hay Bales Are of Good Quality? Unfortunately, no! The results of some field studies are alarming. Despite appearing visually appealing, many hay bales tested ...
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...
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...
Spring is an important time for horse worm control, as the breeding cycle is dormant during the cold winter months. The increase in temperature in the spring leads to the recrudescence of larvae an...