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Peter Green MRCVS discusses the effects of allergens
Horse Care
Welcome to the home of Horse & Hound’s horse care content online. This section of the website includes expert veterinary advice, general horse care tips, advice on feeding your horse, plus tips for buying and selling and the latest breeding news and advice.
Horse care videos
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Grow your own horse treats: a guide for the green-fingered
Feeling green-fingered? Why not give growing your own horse treats a go? Rachel Fraser talks through some easy-to-grow plants that will go down a treat with your horse
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The ultimate guide to buying a horse
Finding the perfect horse can be a long and challenging process. So, we’re here to help with H&H’s ultimate guide to buying a horse
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Is this the future of endoscopy? *H&H VIP*
Can a tiny camera reveal the secrets of the small intestine? Peter Green MRCVS tells us more
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The Chifney bit: useful or dangerous?
Designed for horses that are difficult to lead, the Chifney bit has a reputation for being severe if used in the wrong way. Lottie Butler finds out when and how they should be used safely
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How much does it cost to buy a pony?
To help clear up what ponies are worth at the moment, we spoke to several producers and sellers for their take on the situation
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How much are different types of horse worth?
To help clear up what horses are worth at the moment, we spoke to several producers and sellers for their take on the situation
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Dehydration in horses can be deadly — here’s what you need to know
Find out how to prevent your horse from becoming dehydrated, and the signs to look out for
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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
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What makes a horse’s life worth living? *H&H VIP*
To make horses happy, we must go beyond merely meeting their basic needs and ensure an actively positive life, explains Gemma Pearson MRCVS
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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
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Knee joint injuries in horses *H&H VIP*
Do you know your knee injuries? Phil Cramp MRCVS discusses the potential problems in this complex joint
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5 broodmares that could boost your breeding programme
Whether you run a stud or are looking to breed your first foal, here’s our pick of broodmares for sale on the H&H website this week
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Atypical myopathy: what you need to know NOW
H&H explains how to identify this deadly condition and what measures you can take to protect your horses
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Investigating a horse’s health before buying *H&H VIP*
Investigating a horse’s health history before you buy has its pros and cons, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Buying an ex-racehorse? Here’s what you need to know first
How, having decided that you want to take on an ex-racehorse, do you find one? And what do you need to know before you take the plunge?
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Ear surgery for horses explained *H&H VIP*
When a badly inflamed ear canal failed to settle, a carriage horse required radical surgery. Gil Riley MRCVS explains
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Carole Mortimer: It’s time to have my final say *H&H VIP*
H&H’s breeding columnist offers some valuable advice in her last H&H column
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How do you find the perfect Pony Club pony?
Rarer than rubies, more valuable per ounce than gold, as sought after as truffles, the Pony Club gem is top of every mother’s wish list. But how do you go about finding one?
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Electrolytes explained *H&H VIP*
The harder a horse works, the more electrolytes he will lose. Supplementation may be necessary, explains Natalie McGoldrick MRCVS
