The truth about suspensory ligament injuries *H&H VIP*
Our equine anatomy series takes a closer look at these tough, fibrous structures, which play a vital supporting role in the mechanics of the limbs. Dr Rachel Murray explains
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Our equine anatomy series takes a closer look at these tough, fibrous structures, which play a vital supporting role in the mechanics of the limbs. Dr Rachel Murray explains
Horse shopping should be fun… But but it can also considerably raise your blood pressure. Here's why...
Navigating feeding terminology can be hard to digest at times. Andrea Oakes sifts through the latest offerings on the market to find the true meaning behind those feed company phrases
Here are a few time saving horse care tips to make life at the yard run that little bit more smoothly…
If you own a rotund pony or a horse who has enjoyed just a little too much summer grass, the colder winter months are the ideal time to shift those surplus pounds
All summer, he's been joyously naked, and you'd forgotten the rug palaver that ensues as soon as the weather turns...
X-ray may be the bread and butter of diagnostic imaging, but computed tomography (CT) goes one step further to allow cross-sectional viewing of intricate areas such as the head. Andrea Oakes reports
With savvy turnout techniques, you can make the most of your horse's appearance and conformation — and boost your chances of success in the ring
Our chartered physiotherapist investigates back pain in horses and how to recognise if your horse is suffering from it
If clipping is next up on your to-do list, take a look at this video of Mary King and her former groom Jodie Summers clipping out the now retired Kings Temptress for some expert advice
Fixing fracture bones with plates and screws can offer a horse a fighting chance of returning to soundness, as Andrea Oakes discovers
While the winter months can be testing for horse owners, Dengie offers some useful advice to help make feeding your horse as simple and effective as possible
Horse & Hound offers some expert feeding advice to help a horse that has previously suffered from azoturia
While we all aim to follow the golden rules of feeding, here's a reminder of some important dos and don'ts
Dry food and carrot chunks are common culprits for causing choke. Good dental health and thorough feed preparation are the best defences, as Andrea Oakes discovers
Feed balancers, as the name suggests are designed to balance a horse or pony’s ration nutritionally in terms of vitamins and minerals, protein and energy as a result of increased emphasis on forage utilization in the diet.
Cold weather, rain and grazing low in nutrients — the winter months can prove a feeding challenge. But these tips can help keep your horse in peak condition
Let’s face it, horses are expensive. But you can keep costs down by not paying full whack for everything. Here’s how...
Rick Farr B.Sc (Hons), B.V.Sc, MRCVS of Farr & Pursey Equine Veterinary Services gives his expert advice on worming your horse
As this summer's Games in Rio de Janeiro come to a close, we go behind the scenes at the 1,000 sq metre horse clinic located at the Deodoro stables to take a look at the world-class veterinary and farriery care that was on hand for our equine athletes