Horse Care

Deep litter bedding for horses: pros and cons

Mucking out is never a favourite yard job, particularly in winter. For some, deep littering is the answer — but what are the pros and cons? H&H investigates

5 warning signs your horse might be tying-up, causes and how to manage it

Here's a bite-size breakdown of this muscle condition

The truth about the jaw joint *H&H VIP*

Surprisingly little is known about the equine jaw joint. In the next of our occasional anatomy series, Karen Coumbe MRCVS examines this hardworking hinge

The right nutrition can make winter easier, says Spillers *Promotion*

Cold, dark months with muddy winter fields, short days and endless mucking out can test even the most dedicated horse owner’s commitment, but getting your winter feeding right can ease some of your worries, say the nutrition experts at Spillers

How should I feed a horse with poor hooves? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a horse with poor hooves

Wondering how you're going to survive the winter? Top grooms share their hot tips

With temperatures plummeting and the nights drawing in, Andrea Oakes asks grooms how they make winter work — and keep motivation levels up

The truth about hoof disorders *H&H VIP*

A foul-smelling discharge is often the first sign of a hoof infection. Thrush is the likely culprit, but could it be canker? Richard Lovejoy DipWCF explains

Cool, calm and collected: choosing the correct calmer for your horse with Blue Chip Feed *Promotion*

It is a well-known fact that horses are not the most predictable of beasts and the slightest change of environment can be detrimental to their stress levels and general outlook on life.

How to stay sane in the rain with your horse

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

Four horses dead in equine herpes outbreak

Two more are being treated in hospital, and another two have shown signs but appear to be recovering, but vets believe the outbreak is confined to one yard

How to protect horses from atypical myopathy *H&H VIP*

Could exercise and a regular vitamin and mineral supplement help protect grazing horses from the devastating effects of atypical myopathy? Andrea Oakes reports

3 easy ways to keep your horse’s digestive system healthy

Caroline Hughes MRCVS explains the science behind her three golden feeding rules, and why you must follow them in order to keep your horse happy and healthy

H&H question of the week: 'Seasonal pasture myopathy — what are the signs and prognosis?'

Nikki Pursey MA VetMB CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS of Farr & Pusey Equine Vets shares her expert advice on the deadly seasonal pasture myopathy

Equine herpes: all you need to know

What threat does equine herpes infection pose to our horses’ health — and how worried should we be following a case in our local area?

Guttural pouches: The hidden dangers *H&H VIP*

Their precise purpose may be a mystery, but there can be trouble if the guttural pouches at the base of the horse’s skull are affected by disease. Safia Barakzai MRCVS explains what makes them unique

Weaning foals successfully

Weaning foals doesn’t have to be stressful, but careful preparation and handling is essential to make it run smoothly

Equine herpes virus: signs, treatment and prevention

Practical advice from the Animal Health Trust on recognising the early signs of equine herpes and when it is best to vaccinate

Equine flu: do we need an epidemic before we act?

Horse owners need to understand the importance of vaccination, an expert has warned

Want a healthy horse this winter? Don’t miss the new issue of H&H Ask The Vet

Tricks of the trade: top riders' tips for saving time around the yard

We all know the feeling of having a seemingly endless list of jobs to do on the yard — and not enough time to do them. So how do our top riders manage to fit everything in?