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
Horse Care
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Horse care videos
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Cobs: everything you need to know about this versatile type
Here's everything you need to know about cobs
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Credit: no credit Grafting techniques for diseased equine eyes *H&H VIP*
Clever grafting techniques can save a diseased or damaged eye, and even restore vision. Fernando Malalana MRCVS discusses the options
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grazing in the field Credit: Lucy Merrell 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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D1D0W5 croup and belly of Andalusian pure-bred stallion. Spain Credit: Alamy Stock Photo The dos and don'ts of sheath cleaning *H&H VIP*
Natural substances in the sheath can accumulate into small, hard lumps — but hold fire before trying to remove them, says Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS
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Horse wearing an ECG machine in the stable; heart rate monitor Credit: Lucy Merrell How do electrocardiograms (ECGs) work? *H&H VIP*
If your horse’s heart is beating out of sync, your vet may suggest investigation in the form of an electrocardiogram. Edd Knowles MRCVS outlines what to expect
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Credit: Steve Bardens When should you bring your horse in at night?
If he lives out 24/7 in summer, but is stabled at night during winter, you’ll be deliberating at what point to bring your horse in
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Credit: <p>TI all rights</p> What hotter summers mean for your horse's health *H&H VIP*
Hotter summers will mean more midges and mosquitoes, with associated itching. But the health risks don’t stop there, as Professor Debra Archer explains
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Carole Mortimer: Our ‘British’ horses are not British *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's breeding columnist wonders where the British-bred eventing youngsters are
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Know your forage: which is the perfect type for your horse?
Being aware of the benefits and shortfalls of different forages will help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting the right products for your horse
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Cahrlotte Dujardin test-riding Springbank II VH from this year’s Breeders Trophy in Sweden Credit: swedehorse.swb.org ‘I’d trade him for my fiancé’: why Charlotte Dujardin rates this four-year-old as the best she’s ever ridden
If there’s one young stallion you should know about right now, it’s this one...
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Hoof abscess in the horse: everything you need to know
An abscess in the hoof can be excruciatingly painful for the horse but this common problem is normally quite straightforward to treat
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Debridement of a caries lesion with a high-speed dental drill Credit: Neil Townsend. Treatments for tooth decay in horses *H&H VIP*
Decay in the mouth that goes undetected can cause progressive destruction of the teeth. Neil Townsend MRCVS discusses treatment options
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17 rug hacks to transform your winter
Heaving wet rugs across the yard and attempting to dry them in freezing conditions can prompt a flurry of expletives. But is there an easier way? We ask you to share your secrets
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Approved Yard shoot BHS 20.10.15 © Julie Priestley/BHS Colic: what to do while you wait for the vet
Being a horse owner is an emotional rollercoaster — and never more so than when you're faced with a bout of colic
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What should I feed my horse to develop topline muscle? Spillers explains...
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her weak horse for better muscle development
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Credit: Photos by Jan Eisner Nanny goat ‘adopts’ orphaned foal after tragic loss of mare
Goat Sheshe is doing an excellent job of babysitting the orphaned foal and the pair have formed a close bond
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Credit: Trevor Meeks 5 bits of advice for coping with the grief of losing your horse
When a horse dies, it can be as traumatic and raw for the owner as losing a best friend or family member. But there are ways to lighten the sense of loss, says animal communicator and intuitive healer Zoë Henderson
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FK0G5X Mother and daughter taking horse for walk on a snowy morning, Hawes, North Yorkshire, UK. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo How to help your horse cope during the winter months *H&H VIP*
How will your horse cope with the season ahead? With the right preparation he should sail through to spring, as Gil Riley MRCVS explains
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Which type of clip is right for your horse? Check out H&H’s helpful guide
Find out which type of clip will be best suited to your horse this winter
