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.
Contrary to myth, laminitis occurs all year-round and not just in the spring. It is an emergency that needs prompt action so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs
H&H’s breeding columnist urges owners and breeders to consider bio-security to avoid threatening the industry
Remember how things were so much easier back in the day, before the advent of search engines and discussion forums? Sara Walker takes a look at how we’ve changed when it comes to looking after our horses and ponies...
An increasing number of horse owners are turning to turmeric as a supplement for their horses. Lottie Butler finds out what it's used for and the research behind it
There are lots of benefits to the syndicate system (if done correctly, of course), for both rider and participant
Follow-up studies suggest that an innovative procedure for this common back condition can be a long-term solution, as Patrick Pollock FRCVS explains
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
A horse’s frogs enhance his bounce, balance and blood circulation, so let’s all give them some love, says master farrier Ben Benson AWCF
Here are 10 practical tips based on the latest research, to help take control of your horse’s weight
‘It was a lovely sight when both mares started foaling one after the other’
With the UK set to swelter over the weekend, Rachel Fraser asks the experts how best to help our horses cope with the unusually hot temperatures
Getting stuck in traffic on the motorway is a pain at the best of times, but when you’re travelling horses, it can quickly turn into every owner’s worst nightmare — here’s what you should and shouldn’t do while travelling on the motorway and in the heat
As the weather warms the soil, and plenty of spring-like rain waters it, the inevitable flush of grass will be bursting through, bringing those lush, green swards of pastures, so typical of this time of year. But what does that actually mean for our equine diets and how can we manage it?
The odd missed step is inevitable, but repeated stumbling could indicate something more serious, as Dr Ricki Watson explains
It may be quick and convenient, but excessive lungeing could be doing more harm than good, says Dr Liz Barr
Buttercups are a common feature on many equine pastures, but how much of a problem are they and what risks do they pose to horses?
Is a pony athlete a miniature version of a competition horse, or does he have his own care requirements? Andrea Oakes investigates
We caught up with two professional riders, a vet and a therapy centre to get their experience of injuries, recovery, and comebacks
Peter Green MRCVS discusses the effects of allergens
