Horse Care

Should you buy a horse with an eye abnormality? *H&H VIP*

If an eye abnormality is detected during a pre-purchase examination, should you still buy? Dr Fernando Malalana discusses the significance of irregular findings

H&H Feed Week: test your knowledge of the golden rules of feeding

Put your knowledge of the golden rules of feeding to the test with our interactive quiz

H&H Feed Week: 5 reasons it's healthy to let your horse lose weight this winter

Worried about your horse losing weight this winter? Most owners are, but many shouldn’t be. Read on to find out why letting your horse’s weight drop can actually be a good thing

Building muscle and top line – it’s easy when you know how *Promotion*

Find out why top riders like Gareth Hughes, Chris Burton and Jessica Mendoza choose Baileys Performance Balancer to tailor their horses’ diets

H&H Feed Week: 8 ways to keep your veteran horse healthy

As the evenings draw in and temperatures drop, keeping veterans in top condition can prove more of a challenge. Follow this expert advice for caring for your senior horse

Stiff joints in horses: what are the possible solutions? *H&H VIP*

Creaky joints are a common complaint after hours spent in the stable. Roger Lee MRCVS discusses some of the causes and possible cures

‘Know your horse’: how simple actions can save your horse’s life

‘If you can prevent deterioration until the vet arrives, you're going to do such an amazing thing’

Does my horse need a balancer? How could one help? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on why feeding a balancer is often key to your horse's health and well-being

Choosing the right bit: would a hanging cheek snaffle suit my horse?

If you're considering a hanging cheek snaffle bit for your horse, then read a bitting expert's view on how it works and what types of horse it best suits

Can competition horses live out 24/7? *H&H VIP*

Can a competition horse live in the field full-time? Martha Terry looks at the evidence for 24/7 grass management and assesses the pros and cons

When yard accidents turn deadly *H&H VIP*

Taking risks with yard safety can have disastrous consequences, as Andrea Oakes discovers

Do horses read each other's facial expressions? *H&H VIP*

Scientists reveal that horses take each other at face value when exchanging looks across the yard, says Andrea Oakes

'This is not a shape I’m familiar with': when a foal makes an unexpected appearance

When Vicki Chiverton bought a mare at the beginning of the year with the aim of doing the Wobbleberry Challenge, she got a little more than she bargained for, says Jo Prestwich

How do I feed a veteran with Cushing’s for more condition while avoiding laminitis? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a veteran horse with Cushing's disease for better condition and while trying to avoid the onset of laminitis

Equine head injuries — what's the prognosis? *H&H VIP*

Trauma to the head can cause little more than a permanent bump on the nose — or something far more serious, as Phil Cramp MRCVS explains

Slipped hock injuries: Can horses recover fully?

Is there any hope for a horse’s athletic career once a hock tendon becomes detached from its anchor points? Matt Smith MRCVS outlines the nature of this relatively uncommon injury

Eggbutt snaffle or loose ring: what’s the difference?

Snaffles are the most widely used bits on the market, but what is the difference between a loose ring and an eggbutt and which horses do they suit best?

How to recognise pain in horses from their facial expressions *H&H VIP*

Do we always listen to what our horses are trying to tell us? A new study is linking facial expressions with the presence of musculoskeletal pain, explains Dr Sue Dyson

8 ways equine massage could help your horse (you may be surprised...)

Equine massage therapist Laura Marsden takes a look at how massage can improve and maintain your horse’s performance, from increased flexibility to relieving poll tension

Better bedding for Healthier Horses