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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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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Does your horse really need to wear a rug?
Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold
When should you bring your horse in at night?
If he lives out 24/7 in summer, but is stabled at night during winter, you’ll be deliberating at what point to bring your horse in
What hotter summers mean for your horse’s health *H&H VIP*
Hotter summers will mean more midges and mosquitoes, with associated itching. But the health risks don’t stop there, as Professor Debra Archer explains
Know your forage: which is the perfect type for your horse?
Being aware of the benefits and shortfalls of different forages will help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting the right products for your horse
Hoof abscess in the horse: everything you need to know
An abscess in the hoof can be excruciatingly painful for the horse but this common problem is normally quite straightforward to treat
How to help your horse cope during the winter months *H&H VIP*
How will your horse cope with the season ahead? With the right preparation he should sail through to spring, as Gil Riley MRCVS explains
Which type of clip is right for your horse? Check out H&H’s helpful guide
Find out which type of clip will be best suited to your horse this winter
How to feed your horse for less this winter
Find out how to make the most out of your horse’s feeding regime during the winter months
To trim or not to trim your horse’s whiskers? The jury’s out…
That show is coming up, you want your horse immaculately turned out, but do you shave his whiskers?
Meet the ‘Bean Queen’: why cleaning sheaths is important and the delights of the job
Horse & Hound spoke to Tracey Freeman, who makes a living cleaning sheaths across the country
How ‘less athletic’ horses can still enjoy competitive careers *H&H VIP*
Heavier and less athletic types can still enjoy competitive careers, with appropriate training and management — as Liz Brown MRCVS explains
How to manage your horse’s weight *H&H VIP*
Is our equine population heading towards an obesity crisis? A recent report brings the problem into sharp focus, as Andrea Oakes discovers
6 top tips to help you create plaits you can be proud of
If you want show day mornings to go without a hitch, check out these useful tips to ensure your horse is seen in plaits to be proud of...
Will my horse ever travel confidently again?
Here Jason Webb of Australian Horse Training helps one H&H forum user with a loading and travelling problem after an incident on the road that knocked his confidence
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...
Why do horses roll? H&H explains…
There are many reasons why horses roll, and here we reveal all...
How can you prove a horse is yours? H&H explains…
Rebecca Stojak, an associate solicitor specialising in equine law, explains the steps you need to take in order to prove the ownership of a horse or pony
Sycamore seeds — what’s the risk to my horse and how do I get rid of them?
Knowing the sycamore is the first step to sorting a problem...
Dehydration in horses can be deadly — here’s what you need to know
Find out how to prevent your horse from becoming dehydrated, and the signs to look out for