Mud: how to tackle it and help prevent the health issues it can bring horses *H&H Plus*
Mud is an inevitable part of winter. Helen Triggs checks out how to minimise the damage
Horse Care
Welcome to the home of Horse & Hound’s horse care content online. This section of the website includes expert veterinary advice, general horse care tips, advice on feeding your horse, plus tips for buying and selling and the latest breeding news and advice.
Horse care videos
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Why winter warm-ups matter *H&H Plus*
Easing horses into exercise in colder weather will help them stay injury-free and perform at their peak, explains Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS
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How to stay sane in the rain with your horse
When the rain is driving down and you’re sliding through mud to catch your horse who is wearing a drenched turnout, it’s easy to question why it was such a good idea to own a horse at all...
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Why do horses roll? H&H explains…
There are many reasons why horses roll, and here we reveal all...
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13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
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Does your horse really need to wear a rug?
Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold
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Owners urged to use winter to help horses find their ‘summer bodies’
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
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Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter
Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off over the winter months during a break from work? Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...
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33 top tips to help you survive the winter
We’re all looking looking to keep our horses happy and healthy while making our lives easier, so find out how to ensure you and your horse thrive this winter with these tips from the professionals
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Winter feeding: How to save on horse feed without skimping *H&H Plus*
Winter is expensive for horse owners, but feeding the right diet pays dividends. Stephanie Bateman ask experts how to save without skimping
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7 common conformation faults and their effect on health and soundness
Does your horse have one of these common blemish or cosmetic faults?
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14 things you’d forgotten about turnout rugs (until recently...)
Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...
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Turnout boots: what are the pros and cons?
For some, turnout boots are an essential part of keeping their horse protected while in the field. Others, however, believe bare is best when it comes to legs. H&H looks at the pros and cons
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How to protect yourself from online scams
Online scammers are getting more and more convincing, so H&H offers expert tips to help you protect yourself
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5 broodmares that could boost your breeding programme
Whether you run a stud or are looking to breed your first foal, here’s our pick of broodmares for sale on the H&H website this week
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5 reasons why your horse could be lacking in energy
It is no surprise that lethargy or fatigue may lead to poor performance or adverse behaviour in a horse, but the cause of the problem could be less obvious. Karin Kruger MRCVS looks at some of the possible reasons for a drop in energy in the performance equine
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How to help prevent your horse from losing a shoe
Lost shoes aren’t just an expensive nuisance, but what can be done to prevent shoes being lost in the first place? H&H investigates
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5 clipping challenges you need to prepare yourself for...
While there’s nothing more satisfying than a neatly-clipped horse, all velvet smooth and ready to work without working up a sweat, getting to that point isn’t always plain sailing...
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4 common eye problems in horses and how to treat them
Stay on the look out for these common eye problems in horses
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The (tongue-in-cheek) beginner’s guide to winter rugging
We explain how the confusing world of rugging your horse through the winter months works...
