Horse Care

The best ways to safely deal with ragwort this summer

Ragwort, the common weed that plagues our paddocks, is high on the agenda of concerns for horse owners. But how should you manage it?

Why electrolytes are vital for healthy horses

Follow H&H’s practical advice from an equine nutritionist on the importance of electrolytes for horses

Travelling horses in the heat — and what to do if you get stuck on the motorway

Getting stuck in traffic on the motorway is a pain at the best of times, but when you’re travelling horses, it can quickly turn into every owner’s worst nightmare — here’s what you should and shouldn’t do while travelling on the motorway and in the heat

5 common plants that could kill your horse

While many plants can be poisonous if eaten to excess, there are some poisonous plants that horses should avoid at all costs

Old school vs. modern horse care: 5 ways it was easier in the good old days...

Remember how things were so much easier back in the day, before the advent of search engines and discussion forums? Here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at how we’ve changed when it comes to looking after our horses and ponies...

6 summertime hardships all riders face

Come December when it’s pouring with rain or we’re breaking the ice on the trough, these things will be the least of our worries. But right now, here are a few summer hardships we’re struggling with...

16 super-cute foals, plus one you might not be expecting to see...

We recently asked you to submit your newborn foal photos, and you did not disappoint. Which is your favourite?

Can feeding a balancer help a horse on box rest?

We asked some equine nutritionists if there is anything balancers can do for box-resting horses

Meet the lady revolutionising breeding in East Africa — with the best of British bloodlines

Find out more about this fascinating breeding operation

Should I feed my competition horse a balancer?

Feeding a good doer during the summer

How are feed balancers different to vitamin and mineral supplements?

Find out how balancers differ from vitamin and mineral supplements

How to choose the right feed balancer for your horse

The moment you start researching balancers or really any kind of supplement, it becomes apparent that the market is flooded with choices. The good news is that there is something for every type of horse, but it also means that choosing the right balancer is infinitely more complicated. H&H has asked equine nutritionists to shed some light on the different types of balancers and help owners make the most informed decisions

What is a feed balancer? H&H explains...

Feed balancers are something most horse owners have come across, but do they know what purpose balancers serve? Many of us have thrown balancers at horses, trying to resolve a dietary issue or because it just seemed like a good idea, but without really understanding what they are and what they do. In order to find out, we approached several equine nutritionists and asked them to illuminate the mystifying balancer

Bathing your horse: what could possibly go wrong? (Tip: put on your wetsuit)

Summer is at last here and with warmer temperatures, you have the bright idea of bathing your horse. What four-legged animal with a mind of its own doesn’t appreciate a nice bubble bath?

10 ways to beat sweet itch this summer

Ceiling fans, avoiding watercourses and oiling coats — don’t let sweet itch cause you and your horse misery this summer

How to survive a heatwave — whether you have a hairy cob or a competition horse

When lying by a pool is not on the agenda, H&H finds 
out how to get through
 a hot spell with your horse this summer

When is it too hot to ride? Your heatwave questions answered...

With the UK set to swelter this week, H&H asks the experts how best to help our horses cope with the unusually hot temperatures

11 tips to help keep your horse cool

With warm weather imminent horse owners need to be prepared for the flies, sunburn and hard ground that are the inevitable result, so here are H&H’s summer tips to help you and your horse keep your cool

How can I protect my horse from ticks this summer?

Jessica May, lead vet at the video vet service FirstVet, provides her advice on how to prevent and treat these pesky creatures...