Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a barefoot horse for optimum health
Horse Care
Thunder and lightning: should you keep your horse in or out?
Recent dramatic storms across Britain have highlighted the ongoing dilemma about whether it is safer to keep your horse in or leave him out during thunder and lightning. We take a look at the pros and cons of each approach
Get ready for the challenges horses face during summer *H&H VIP*
The season ahead can bring its share of heat and bug-related health challenges, so ensure you’re stocked up to cope. Andrea Oakes asks the experts for advice
The daughter of this year’s Badminton star — and six other foals we’re excited about
With foaling season well underway, Horse & Hound’s sport horse breeding editor rounds up some of the most exciting foals of 2018 so far
Not keen on pelham roundings? Check out an interesting alternative used by Scott Brash
Find out more about this piece of tack, which is used by top riders including Scott Brash
Do I need to add salt to my horse’s feed? Spillers explains…
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how whether adding salt to feed is necessary and why table salt is preferable to electrolytes as a source of sodium
Dope testing: what is it and how does it work?
Find out everything about dope testing and how you can avoid an accidental positive test
New horse? Or moving yards? Be prepared with Horse & Hound’s ultimate checklist
It's always exciting bringing a new horse home, so to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible, here is our ultimate guide to the process
How to avoid your horse suffering from sunburn this summer
We all know about applying sun cream to our skin to avoid burning and skin damage — but how often do you remember your horse?
Is your horse a happy traveller? *H&H VIP*
Your horse’s behaviour in transit could offer vital clues about his susceptibility to shipping fever. Peter Green MRCVS takes to the road for his latest veterinary research round-up
Farewell to cold hands — and other reasons we couldn’t be happier that summer is here
Summer is finally here (for the moment), and with it comes the light, warmth and much more besides. This is what we’ve all been waiting for...
10 ways to beat sweet itch this summer
Ceiling fans, avoiding watercourses and oiling coats — don’t let sweet itch cause you and your horse misery this summer
The challenges of equine surgery *H&H VIP*
During an operation, your horse’s life is in the anaesthetist’s hands. Professor Eddie Clutton and Karen Coumbe MRCVS discuss the challenges of surgery
Top lot sells for £31,000 at Brightwells Elite Dressage Auction
A quality line-up of dressage horses went under the hammer at Addington
8 ways to enjoy the sunshine with your horse
Riders love sunshine, but the rise in temperature can impact on your horse. Make sure his time in the sun is as enjoyable as possible with the following handy advice
H&H question of the week: could new therapy stop my horse headshaking?
Rick Farr of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares his expert advice on PENS therapy in relation to head shaking
End of an era for Woodlander Stud
It's all change at Lynne Crowden’s Worcestershire dressage stud
How to spot liver disease in horses *H&H VIP*
If your horse develops liver disease, it is likely that his yard companions will, too. Victoria South MRCVS explains the connection
New tendon boots can detect horses’ lameness
The boots’ built-in sensor compares fetlock extension to flag up gait anomalies
H&H question of the week: hoof cracks — what is the best prevention and cure?
Orla O'Hanlon of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares her expert advice on hoof cracks, how to manage them and what you can expect