Is acupuncture right for your horse?
Alternative therapies tend to divide opinion – some people insist they don't work, others swear by their benefits. Read Article
Are you prepared to see the vet?
Sometimes a veterinary visit can be a stressful affair, but we have 15 top tips to help things go smoothly... Read Article
Weird and wonderful
Heal your horse with a phone call... Really? Discover the many and varied alternative therapies that could transform your horse Read Article
Maggots: Proven to help heal horse wounds
Maggots can play an integral role in modern veterinary care for a variety of wounds in horses, concludes a new study... Read Article
Feeding limestone flour to my horse for added nutrients, is this beneficial?
Q: I have been feeding limestone flour to my four-year-old pony since she was eight months old. Should I continue to do this now that she is older? Read Article
My horse has melanomas and lumps affecting the girth area, what could they be?
My horse has developed some lumps in the girth area. They’re only a few millimetres in diameter, but I’m worried in case they grow. What could they be? Read Article
New simple health checklist helps you ensure responsible horse care
Ensuring you are caring for your horse responsibly has never been so easy with the launch of a simple, concise horse care checklist at this year’s National Equine Forum in London on 5 March. Read Article
Vital checks
Is your horse feeling his best? By making the following health checks part of your routine, you'll get to know what is normal for your horse, which will help you identify the signs when he isn't feeling his best Read Article
How soon can I ride my mare after foaling?
Q: The mare I have on loan is due to foal shortly. How long do you think I should leave it before bringing her back into work? Read Article
Ticking time bomb
H&R’s Soraya Abdel-Hadi shares everything you need to know about ticks and how to combat them! Read Article
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, he’ll 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
