Summer horsecare Articles

 
Equine sunscreen

Summer management: keeping cool »

2 June, 2011

There are lots of little things you can do to make competing in the summer more comfortable for both you and your horse

Summer problems: Sunburn »

28 June, 2005

We all know about applying sun cream to our skin to avoid burning and skin damage — but how often do you remember your horse?

A horse grazing

The legacy of an Indian summer »

9 September, 2004

With summer nearing an end, H&H explains what preparations we should be making for autumn

Taking the sting out of sweet itch »

21 May, 2004

Every summer, susceptible horses and ponies suffer the misery of sweet itch, but as HORSE magazine explains, owners can take steps to reduce the discomfort

Understanding swellings »

21 August, 2003

Deciding whether a lump is a harmless fly bite or nasty abscess is vital when deciding what treatment is required

Caring for your horse's eyes »

29 July, 2003

Practical advice from Horse & Hound on preventing infection in your horses' eyes this summer

Understanding sweet itch »

4 June, 2003

Sweet itch is a seasonal problem caused by a hypersensitivity to fly bites, which can cause a horse to rub itself raw, but in most cases the condition is manageable

Beating bot eggs' blues »

16 July, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE Magazine on tackling the problem of bot eggs

All about flies »

2 June, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE Magazine on coping with flies this summer

Coping with heat stroke »

1 August, 2001

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to deal with a horse suffering from heat stroke

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