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Thrush in the horse’s hoof: a smelly problem that needs addressing -
Puncture wounds – a potentially serious injury that can be easily missed -
Equine recurrent uveitis (moon blindness) in horses -
Splints in horses: what all owners need to know -
Hoof cracks – when should horse owners be concerned? -
Headshaking in horses: what you need to know about this distressing condition -
White line disease (seedy toe): what you need to know -
Suspensory ligament injuries: what owners need to know -
Lameness in horses: what every owner needs to know -
Tendon injuries: causes, signs, treatment and prognosis -
The potential side effects of equine medical treatments *H&H subscribers*Should we worry about potential side-effects for medical treatments? Karen Coumbe MRCVS weighs it up
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Vision problems in veteran horses *H&H VIP*Is your veteran suffering from vision problems? If you don’t look, says Karen Coumbe MRCVS, you won’t see
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Biopsies on horses: what’s involved? *H&H VIP*A mysterious lump or an unexplained illness might call for a biopsy, but what does this procedure involve? Karen Coumbe MRCVS outlines the key points
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Strangles: the latest research on the disease and what you need to know *H&H VIP*Until the highly contagious disease strangles is eradicated, early identification and immediate isolation remain key to containing outbreaks. Karen Coumbe MRCVS shares the latest research
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The truth about the jaw jointSurprisingly little is known about the equine jaw joint. In the next of our occasional anatomy series, Karen Coumbe MRCVS examines this hardworking hinge
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Equine flu: why you need to be vigilant *H&H VIP*Simple measures can prevent the cancellation of shows and events this season due to influenza outbreaks, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Stable fires: prevention and plans of action *H&H VIP*Coping with a catastrophe calls for a cool head and an understanding of how horses and humans react under stress, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Could ketamine restrictions harm equine patients? *H&H VIP*What makes ketamine such an important drug for equine anaesthesia? Polly Taylor MRCVS and Karen Coumbe MRCVS explain
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In or out? How to cope with horses and lightning *H&H VIP*Lightning strike is fast and often fatal, so it pays to heed weather warnings to keep your horse safe. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Help your horse with summer skin problems [H&H VIP]Unravelling the cause of summer skin complaints can mean scratching beneath the surface. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Are you aware of a recently discovered dental disease? [H&H VIP]Are misshapen incisor teeth and receding gums just a sign of old age? The true cause could be a potentially damaging dental disease
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Why blackthorns act like poisoned arrows in horses’ legsA common injury found in hunters, blackthorns can lead to potentially catastrophic infections — vet Karen Coumbe explains
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Karen Coumbe: A vet’s point of view on atrial fibrillation [H&H VIP]H&H vet Karen Coumbe explains the heart irregularity atrial fibrillation, which a number of high profile horses have recently suffered from
