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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The importance of water in winter — why your horse could be more dehydrated now than in the summer *H&H Plus*
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The effects of heavy falls on horses *H&H Plus*
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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
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11 things you need to know about your horse’s ears
Ever wondered why your horse suddenly stops or spins around out hacking, or snorts and spooks unexpectedly — usually when there is nothing there? In fact there is, but as the horse’s range of hearing eclipses a rider’s, you are unaware of what they have heard. Although small, the ears are one of a horse’s greatest assets, and it is important to understand how they work
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Turnout for horses: 24/7, part-time or not at all? Here are the pros and cons...
Should you turn out your horse 24/7 or should they come in? We ask some experts and get the low down from some other equestrians to find out
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Hindgut issues: how significant are they? *H&H Plus*
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Mud: how to tackle it and help prevent the health issues it can bring horses *H&H Plus*
Mud is an inevitable part of winter. Helen Triggs checks out how to minimise the damage
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Why winter warm-ups matter *H&H Plus*
Easing horses into exercise in colder weather will help them stay injury-free and perform at their peak, explains Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS
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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...
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Why do horses roll? H&H explains…
There are many reasons why horses roll, and here we reveal all...
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13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
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Does your horse really need to wear a rug?
Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold
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Owners urged to use winter to help horses find their ‘summer bodies’
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
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Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter
Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off over the winter months during a break from work? Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...
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33 top tips to help you survive the winter
We’re all looking looking to keep our horses happy and healthy while making our lives easier, so find out how to ensure you and your horse thrive this winter with these tips from the professionals
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Winter feeding: How to save on horse feed without skimping *H&H Plus*
Winter is expensive for horse owners, but feeding the right diet pays dividends. Stephanie Bateman ask experts how to save without skimping
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7 common conformation faults and their effect on health and soundness
Does your horse have one of these common blemish or cosmetic faults?
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14 things you’d forgotten about turnout rugs (until recently...)
Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...
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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
