Horse care tips
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As dedicated horse owners, we are always looking to do the best for our equine partners, to ensure they are kept in the best of health.
Horse care tips from Horse & Hound experts and fellow readers can help ensure your horse is in peak condition while maintaining their wellbeing. You’ll also find it’s possible to save money without damaging your horse’s welfare.
So whether you’re looking for ways to save on your livery bill, wondering when to start bringing your horse in at night or looking for advice to make the winter months less arduous, we can help.
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Spring survival guide: four tasks to do this month
Here are four tasks to do this month to prepare for the summer season
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Get ahead of the game – be prepared for horse flies and other biting insects
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Back to basics: cleaning horses’ hooves — a complete how-to guide
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How to put on a tail bandage correctly
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How to help prevent your horse from losing a shoe
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Battening down the hatches: caring for your horse in extremely windy weather
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When should you clip your horse for the final time to ensure a gleaming summer coat? H&H investigates...
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How to pull a horse’s mane: your complete guide
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Mud fever: what every horse owner needs to know
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Roll up your sleeves: the jobs you need to do before the end of January
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How to stop water buckets freezing: 12 top tips to help prevent this issue
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How good is your bath-time game? Here’s the best way to wash horses...
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Your ultimate guide to tack cleaning – learn the very best way to do it
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How to stay sane in the rain with your horse
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How to help prevent your horse’s mane being rubbed out by rugs over the winter and how to aid its regrowth
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How to clip a horse: video masterclass
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Which rug should I put on my horse? H&H’s helpful guide to help you decide
If you are wondering “Which rug should I put on my horse?”, here is our step-by-step horse rugging guide, depending on the temperature
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Why do horses roll? H&H explains…
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Sycamore seeds — what’s the risk to my horse and how do I get rid of them?
