The cornerstone of good nutrition is a balanced diet. Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, independent equine nutritionist, explains why vitamins and minerals are essential
Horse Care
Pre-purchase vet exam: what to expect and how to get the most out of one *H&H VIP*
Buyers frustrated by a lack of answers may be missing the point of the pre-purchase exam, believes Malcolm Morley MRCVS. Andrea Oakes finds out what’s fair to expect, and how to unlock its potential
Rare Boulonnais foal is first born in the UK
The first foal of a rare French breed of lightweight draught horse has been born in the UK
Door-kicking horses: what’s the prognosis? *H&H VIP*
Feed time especially can bring a cacophony of knocks and bangs as horses anticipate their next meal or a trip out to the field. But what damage could this be doing to their limbs? Stephanie Bateman investigates
How green is your yard? 6 budget-busting eco-friendly solutions
Eco-friendly design can be incorporated into everything from light bulbs to storage solutions — and it could save you money too
How to make hay: Horse & Hound’s guide
If you are struggling with the rising costs of buying in hay — and questioning its quality — it is worth investigating how to make hay on your own land
First foal for British dressage medal-winning mare
See pictures of DV Stenkjers Nadonna's first foal — a bay colt by De Niro, who was produced via embryo transfer
What do the noises your horse is making mean? *H&H VIP*
From clicking and creaking to grunting and groaning, horses can produce an array of weird sounds. Andrea Oakes finds out how to distinguish harmless habits from signs of something more serious
How to make the best out of temporary stabling this summer
Setting up camp in temporary stabling can have its challenges. Andrea Oakes discovers the secrets to maintaining a slick operation on the road
Coconut oil: how could it help your horse?
From improving skin and hair condition to enhancing athletes’ performance, coconut oil has been hailed as having health benefits for humans, but can it help your horse?
Questions surrounding lameness test and why “bipartite” navicular bones shouldn’t be ignored *H&H VIP*
Peter Green MRCVS presents the latest scientific research — from lameness on the lunge to new findings about navicular bone deformities
Sheath cleaning — and 9 more of the most unpleasant jobs horse owners have to do
There are lots of things about owning and riding horses which bring great joy. Unfortunately, there are others more likely to come under the heading of ‘necessary evils’. Here are H&H's top 10 least favourite horse jobs...
African Horse Sickness: why a British outbreak would be deadly *H&H VIP*
Could the midges responsible for the deadly disease African horse sickness ever reach our shores? Matthew Robin MRCVS explains why researchers are on the case
Carl Hester: ‘I was unable to secure Uthopia’
Carl Hester has confirmed that it was not his bid that bought Uthopia for £165,000 on Friday night at auction
Uthopia sale: Schockemöhle’s stud answers purchase rumours
Rumours about who is the new owner of dressage stallion Uthopia have been spreading like wildfire on social media
Turnout boots: what are the pros and cons?
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
The breeding jigsaw puzzle: 5 factors that determine a good stallion
From temperament to conformation, Cyden Stallion’s owner Lara Dyson explains what to look for in a stallion
My stallion licensing adventure: an embarrassing phone call
In the third part of this series, Francesca Newman explains the pre-licensing process in Germany and shares news of an unfortunate setback for her stallion
My stallion licensing adventure: Francesca Newman and Velvet Dancer (aka Peanuts)
Meet first-time stallion owner and dressage rider Francesca Newman as she shares her account of sending a stallion for licensing in Germany for the first time
My stallion licensing adventure: choosing the right trainer
In the second part of this series, Francesca Newman explains how the breeding approval process works in Germany and how she chose which trainer to send her stallion to