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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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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Equine insurance: choosing the right policy
Insuring your horse can be a confusing and time consuming process, so follow our top tips to choose the best horse insurance for you
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Turnout for horses: 24/7, part-time or not at all? Here are the pros and cons...
Should you turn out your horse 24/7 or should they come in? We ask some experts and get the low down from some other equestrians to find out
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Vets’ top tips for vital winter weight loss
Top vets have shared advice on how to get horses and ponies in suitable condition before the spring
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When should you clip your horse for the final time to ensure a gleaming summer coat? H&H investigates...
Clipping – and particularly the timing of the final clip of the season – is a subject which always generates a healthy debate. H&H asked grooms, producers and owners when – or if – the clippers get put away for the season
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‘My horse has a rubbed area behind the saddle. Should I be concerned?’ — H&H investigates...
Patches of rubbed hair under the back panels of your horse’s saddle can be more prevalent at this time of year — here’s what you need to know...
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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
Rubbed manes is a common issue for horses at this time of year — here’s some prevention and cure tips
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What can be done to avoid lost shoes? *H&H Plus*
Does it feel as though your horse is always losing shoes? Master farrier Ben Benson AWCF looks at the likely causes...
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H&H Feed Week: 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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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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Winter hoof care tips *H&H Plus*
Ricky Farr MRCVS gives some helpful tips on how to keep your horse’s hooves healthy through the winter with some easy to follow preventative measures
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Mud fever and rain scald *H&H Plus*
Expert advice from H&H on how to recognise mud fever (and rain scald), what treatment is necessary and how to avoid the condition from taking hold
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Deep litter bedding for horses: pros and cons
Mucking out is never a favourite yard job, particularly in winter. For some, deep littering is the answer — but what are the pros and cons? H&H investigates
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How to 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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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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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
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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
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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
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Safe, eco-friendly and budget-friendly: H&H’s stable and arena lighting tips
Does your stable and arena lighting system need an overhaul? Check out H&H’s top tips on the best and safest lighting for your yard
