Suspensory ligament injury is surprisingly common in the dressage world. But how can we reduce the risk?

The complex joint disease osteochondrosis develops within a foal’s first year and has the potential to cause lifelong soundness issues

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New dates for BEF Futurity Equine Bridge

New dates have been released for the British Equestrian Federation Futurity Equine Bridge pilot scheme

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Equine grass sickness: is your horse at risk?

With no known cause and a low survival rate, grass sickness remains a veterinary mystery. But research has identified a large number of risk factors associated with the condition

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Tips for feeding a pregnant mare

How can you keep your pregnant mare and her developing foal healthy?

Horses tend to be accident prone, so it’s not uncommon as an owner to find yourself dealing with an injury of one kind or another

Embryo transfer is the technique of removing (flushing) an embryo from the uterus of one mare — the biological dam — and placing it in the uterus of a recipient mare

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Equine herpes: all you need to know

What threat does equine herpes infection pose to our horses’ health — and how worried should we really be?

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How to recognise sinusitis in horses

It’s not just humans who can develop sinus disease. Recognising that a runny nose is more than a case of spring sniffles can make a big difference to your horse’s health and behaviour

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Get the most out of your horse insurance

Most of us buy insurance — but how can we be sure we are getting the best for our horses and our pockets?