Horse Care

New dates for BEF Futurity Equine Bridge

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

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

Tips for feeding a pregnant mare

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

Six wound types commonly found in horses

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 in horses: how it works

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

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?

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