Kitted out
A first aid kit is a must for all horse owners and carers. Find out what to put in it - and download a list to help you stock your own horsey first aid kit Read Article
My horse is still coughing after a virus, what can I do?
Q: My horse had a virus over a year ago and has fully recovered, but every so often, heβll cough as we warm up. I soak his hay, his bedding is not dusty and he is turned out for eight hours a day, so any idea why he is coughing? Read Article
First foal, what do I need to do?
Q: My mare is about to foal and while I'm very excited about the prospect, I'm starting to panic, as it's a first foal for both of us! Please could you advise me on the first few months of 'childcare'? Read Article
Under the weather
Just as humans fall ill, horses can, too. So make sure you can recognise when something's wrong and are ready to act Read Article
There is swelling to my horses legs which goes down with exercise, why is this?
Q: My new mare has had intermittent swelling in one of her front legs β extending from the fetlock to the knee over the tendon region... Read Article
One hoof ahead
To give your horse the best chance for soundness - start with his hooves! National Farriery Champion, David P Smith explains what you need to know and how you can support your own farrier Read Article
Vet on the Road: Part 1
Making home visits is all in a day's work for vet, Stuart Duncan MRCVS, from the Liphook Equine Hospital. Join him as he makes his rounds, treating all sorts of cases Read Article
What is the best course of Melanoma management for my grey horse?
Q: Our vet says itβs worth treating our 13-year-old, grey ponyβs melanoma, which is under her tail, with Cimetidine for six months... Read Article
Manage mud fever
Mud fever is the bane of many horse ownersβ lives during the winter months. Vet Kate Maxwell from Severn Edge Equine Vets explains what to look for, how to treat it and, most importantly, how to prevent it setting in Read Article
Gastric ulcers explained
Is your horse bad-tempered, and struggling to keep condition and maintain performance? Does he have a dull, listless coat? Then he may be affected by gastric ulcers... Read Article
Equine Dentistry Case Studies
Seen our brilliant dentistry special in the May '12 issue? Read 3 case studies from preparing that special... Read Article
My horse’s hooves break up and crack as I turn her out in the day and bring her in at night, what can I do to help her?
Q: My mareβs hooves tend to crack and break up at this time of year. She is turned out on good grass during the day and comes in at night. She has a well-balanced diet and I have just started her on a feed supplement for hooves. She sees a farrier regularly and I moisturise her hooves every day. What else can I be doing to help her? Read Article
Why is grass causing my horse’s legs to swell up?
Q: When the grass comes through in the spring, and sometimes in the summer and autumn when my 18-year-old horse is stabled more, his legs swell up. Is this purely a βgrass thingβ or his metabolism changing as he gets older? Read Article
Break a leg? Demystifying equine fractures
Fractures in horses are traditionally thought of as being disastrous, but these days, most cases of broken legs can be treated. Read Article
The foot of the problem
The exact cause of laminitis is a subject that has baffled scientists for years. But could new research findings take us a step closer to identifying the risk factors? Read Article
Are hormonal mares really bad girls?
Over the years, mares have developed a reputation for being difficult while theyβre in season, but perhaps all we need to win them over is a little more understanding? Lucy Cursons investigates. Read Article
Four ways genetics are changing the way we look at horses
Believe it or not, horses have been at the forefront of genetic research and the fascinating findings have changed the way we look at our equine friends Read Article
Head shaking in horses – how do I know or find out?
Q: I think my horse is a head-shaker. He shakes his head, dropping it low, then raising it up sharply. What do you think is causing this? Read Article
What is the best way to treat and manage a bruised sole?
Q: My gelding has been diagnosed with a bruised sole and now hasnβt any shoes on his front feet. Please could you give me some information about the problem β and when do you think I will be able to ride him again? Read Article
Ten signs you have a healthy horse
Do you know how to tell if your horse is feeling under the weather? These ten signs can give you a pretty good idea. Read Article
