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Ever wondered why your horse suddenly stops or spins around out hacking, or snorts and spooks unexpectedly — usually when there is nothing there? In fact there is, but as the horse’s range of hearing eclipses a rider’s, you are unaware of what they have heard. Although small, the ears are one of a horse’s greatest assets, and it is important to understand how they work
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
Mud is an inevitable part of winter. Helen Triggs checks out how to minimise the damage
Easing horses into exercise in colder weather will help them stay injury-free and perform at their peak, explains Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS
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...
There are many reasons why horses roll, and here we reveal all...
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off over the winter months during a break from work? Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...
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
Winter is expensive for horse owners, but feeding the right diet pays dividends. Stephanie Bateman ask experts how to save without skimping
Does your horse have one of these common blemish or cosmetic faults?
Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...
For some, turnout boots are an essential part of keeping their horse protected while in the field. Others, however, believe bare is best when it comes to legs. H&H looks at the pros and cons
Online scammers are getting more and more convincing, so H&H offers expert tips to help you protect yourself
Whether you run a stud or are looking to breed your first foal, here’s our pick of broodmares for sale on the H&H website this week
It is no surprise that lethargy or fatigue may lead to poor performance or adverse behaviour in a horse, but the cause of the problem could be less obvious. Karin Kruger MRCVS looks at some of the possible reasons for a drop in energy in the performance equine
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
