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...
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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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Horse care videos
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How to get the most out of your horse insurance
Most of us buy insurance — but how can we be sure we are getting the best for our horses and our pockets?
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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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How to deal with horse fly bites this summer
There are a range of troublesome flying insects for horse owners to look out for this summer. Take a look at our useful advice on what to do if your horse is bitten
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Understanding headshaking in horses
Check out this expert advice on identifying and treating headshaking
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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
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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
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Katie Jerram-Hunnable: 11 steps to create your horse’s best ever plaits
In her book ‘Modern Horse Management’, showing supremo Katie Jerram-Hunnable looks at how to get the perfect plaits to suit your horse
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Taking care of the workers: how riding establishments manage their horses *H&H Plus*
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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
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Group turnout for horses: what are the pros and cons? *H&H Plus*
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Calling the vet out of hours: what you need to know *H&H Plus*
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Which treats are safe for horses? Horse & Hound explains…
If you’d like to offer your horse an unusual treat, then find out from the experts which types of fruit and veg are a good choice to try
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What should your horse weigh? Nutrition experts share their knowledge...
How much does a horse weigh? And how much should they weigh? H&H investigates...
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How quickly will a horse gain weight? We ask the experts...
While ideally all horses would sustain a healthy bodyweight year-round, this is often not the case. Here we discover how quickly will a horse gain weight...
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14 facts you need to know about your horse’s tongue
Here’s what you need to know about your horse’s tongue — a vital yet often over-looked part of the equine anatomy
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How to stop water buckets freezing: 12 top tips to help prevent this issue
When temperatures plummet, breaking ice in water buckets can be a thankless task. We investigate how to stop water buckets freezing, so that your horse always has a supply available to him...
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All in a day’s work: supergroom Mark Beever, who looked after Big Star *H&H Plus*
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‘I hate it! Until it’s over’: real life for grooms of superstar horses *H&H Plus*
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Riding on snow: is it safe?
We may have hoped that spring was just around the corner, but for many of us in the UK, we have recently found ourselves having to negotiate snowy weather, so H&H investigates whether it’s safe to ride on snow
