Horse Care

Grass sickness *H&H Plus*

Grass sickness is an often-fatal condition that typically occurs in grazing horses with the United Kingdom having the highest frequency of the condition in the world

6 common hoof problems to keep an eye out for

Could you spot all six of these common hoof problems?

Mareish behaviour: In season, unsound or something else? *H&H Plus*

Is your mare suffering from a hormone imbalance or is there something else causing that unwanted behaviour? Charlotte Thomas MRCVS investigates

Horses that rear when ridden: causes and solutions *H&H Plus*

Rearing can be dangerous for both horse and rider, but once a horse has developed the habit can it be reversed? Andrea Oakes finds out

The Chifney bit: useful or dangerous?

Designed for horses that are difficult to lead, the Chifney bit has a reputation for being severe if used in the wrong way. We find out when and how they should be used safely

Is your horse care knowledge up to Pony Club standards? Take this quiz to find out...

Enjoy a taster of what Pony Club members can expect when they take part in the horse and pony care competition

Rectal palpation: The reason and risks *H&H Plus*

Rectal palpation can be revealing, but the procedure is not without risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS offers some inside information

Grow your own horse treats: a guide for the green-fingered

Feeling green-fingered? Why not give growing your own horse treats a go? Rachel Fraser talks through some easy-to-grow plants that will go down a treat with your horse

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

Sweet itch in horses *H&H Plus*

Sweet itch can prove traumatic for some horses as they seek to bring their constant itching to an end, but there are ways to manage this condition as we explain

Laminitis *H&H Plus*

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

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

Equine flu *H&H Plus*

Equine influenza is a very effective virus that spreads rapidly between horses that don’t have antibodies to protect them so get up to speed with how best to protect your horse

Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations *H&H Plus*

Find out what vaccinations your horse needs and when they should be given with Horse & Hound’s expert guide

H&H visits Lancer Stud in Suffolk *H&H Plus*

Russian genes and Suffolk grass are not a common alliance. Martha Terry visits the family-run stud to discover innovative ideas based on intense research

Breeding from an older broodmare *H&H Plus*

What constitutes an “old” mare in breeding terms, and what increased risks might a more senior mare face? Selene Scarsi investigates the challenges and advantages of breeding from older mares

Breeding for the show ring *H&H Plus*

Alex Robinson asks if show horses are ever bred specifically for the job, or if they are strategically given new career paths after another one has failed

Ways to manage your horses during the coronavirus pandemic *H&H Plus*

Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes

H&H visits Blue Hors Stud *H&H Plus*

Polly Bryan travels to Denmark to meet the super sire Blue Hors Zack and the other stallions set to keep this stud’s star rising for many years to come

Coronavirus measures could lead to increase in laminitis