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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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Loose boxes or American barns? H&H investigates the pros and cons
Deciding whether indoor or outdoor stables is best is an ongoing debate among equestrian. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, so how do you decide which one would best suit you? We speak to stabling manufacturers to weigh up the pros and cons
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How to improve your stable yard: things to consider
As part of HorseandHound.co.uk’s online focus on stabling, here are five things to consider before starting work on your yard
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The ethics of technological advances *H&H VIP*
Vets can now perform cutting-edge procedures and even give horses prosthetic limbs. But should they? Dr Madeleine Campbell discusses veterinary ethics
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Preparing an ex-racehorse for the show ring *H&H VIP*
Preparing an ex-racehorse for a career in the show ring requires a different approach to fitness and conditioning, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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9 things your horse’s urine says about his health
Do you look away when your horse urinate? You shouldn’t, because by knowing what is normal, you could spot a potential health problem quickly
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Explaining kissing spines: all you need to know
Kissing spines can cause severe pain and seriously affect a horse’s performance. Find out what the symptoms are and how it can be treated
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How to give ex-racehorses a flying start in a new discipline *H&H VIP*
How can you give a former racehorse a flying start in a new discipline? In the first of a two-part series, Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS outlines the challenges involved
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Thunder and lightning: should you keep your horse in or out?
Recent dramatic storms across Britain have highlighted the ongoing dilemma about whether it is safer to keep your horse in or leave him out during thunder and lightning. We take a look at the pros and cons of each approach
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11 top tips to help you survive the stable-to-office dash each morning
Rushing from the yard to the office in the morning is often typical for horse owners. Here are some great hacks for making it possible and, well, less smelly
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Should I feed my horse hay over the summer?
Rachel Fraser speaks to Kirsten Holland, BVetMed(hons), MRCVS, of Paragon Veterinary Group and independent equine nutritionist, Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, to find out more
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Potential health problems for native breeds *H&H VIP*
Britain’s native ponies have evolved to thrive in harsh conditions, but they suffer their share of health problems. Andrea Oakes discovers what to look out for.
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Not so sweet: sweet itch myths busted
With many owners battling sweet itch this summer, we speak to an expert to dispel some sweet-itch myths and find out how to best manage the condition
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When is this year’s hay safe to feed to your horse?
As many faced shortages of hay coming out of spring, owners may be tempted to open fresh bales early in place of using up leftovers from last year. But when is it safe to feed this year’s hay? Rachel Fraser investigates...
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Why electrolytes are vital for healthy horses
Follow H&H’s practical advice from an equine nutritionist on the importance of electrolytes for horses
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How to avoid your horse suffering from sunburn this summer
We all know about applying sun cream to our skin to avoid burning and skin damage — but how often do you remember your horse?
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Why vet prescriptions are vital for effective and safe treatment *H&H VIP*
Strict laws surrounding veterinary prescriptions may seem prohibitive, but they’re vital to ensure safe and effective treatment, explains Richard Hepburn FRCVS
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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
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Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations: all you need to know
Find out what vaccinations your horse needs and when they should be given with Horse & Hound’s expert guide
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Signs a horse’s bladder isn’t healthy *H&H VIP*
When a horse won’t pee, how can you persuade him? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS talks about waterworks
