Horse Care

H&H Feed Week: 6 expert tips for feeding horses this winter

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

H&H Feed Week: 13 tips for feeding natives during the winter

Weight gain is common in all native breeds — but using the winter wisely can play an important role in managing it

ERS, aka Azoturia, tying-up, set-fast and Monday morning disease *H&H Plus*

This equine muscle problem has many different names, but whatever you call it, it is a serious condition that requires urgent veterinary attention

H&H Feed Week: feeding the active veteran this winter

Horse & Hound offers expert advice on how to keep an active veteran Irish Sport Horse in perfect condition this winter

Jaw fractures in horses *H&H Plus*

Few injuries are as dramatic as a badly broken jaw, yet the healing potential can be surprisingly good, says Phil Cramp MRCVS

Lymphangitis and cellulitis in horses *H&H Plus*

Lymphangitis is a potentially serious equine condition caused by inflammation of the lymphatic system. Get the latest expert veterinary advice on dealing with this problem

New horse sales agreements aim to protect buyer and seller *H&H Plus*

Gastric ulcers – did you know it’s now two distinct diseases? *Promotion*

What causes a loss of hind-end propulsion? *H&H Plus*

What might cause a loss of hind-end propulsion? Dr Charlotte Oastler MRCVS explains

Navicular disease *H&H Plus*

Understanding of navicular disease has moved on in leaps and bounds during the past 15-20 years with the advent of MRI and improvements in equine foot care

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...

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

Understanding vasculitis in horses *H&H Plus*

The causes and consequences of inflammation of the blood vessels, a condition called vasculitis, remain poorly understood as Andrea Oakes discovers

Case study: superficial digital flexor tendon injury *H&H Plus*

H&H’s website editor shares her experience of successfully rehabbing a significant tendon injury

Winter hoof care tips *H&H Plus*

Ricky Farr MRCVS gives some helpful tips on how to keep your horse’s hooves healthy through the winter with some easy to follow preventative measures

Equine asthma *H&H Plus*

Could your horse have equine asthma? Also referred to as IAD, ROA, COPD and heaves, all horse owners need to be aware of this common respiratory problem

Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) / arthritis in horses *H&H Plus*

Degenerative joint disease / arthritis in horses is a common cause of lameness in horses so find out how to recognise the signs and what the latest advice is on managing the condition

Latest research reveals how stable design affects equine wellbeing *H&H Plus*

Read the latest veterinary research

How under-seat saddle patterns can help with horse and rider suitability *H&H Plus*

Could under-saddle heat patterns predict whether a rider will suit a certain horse? Peter Green MRCVS investigates, in his latest research round-up

Mud fever and rain scald *H&H Plus*

Expert advice from H&H on how to recognise mud fever (and rain scald), what treatment is necessary and how to avoid the condition from taking hold