Food for thought… why you need to be feeding fibre this winter *Promotion*
Dodson & Horrell explains why the company's high fibre range of feeds are an ideal choice for winter feeding
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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H&H Feed Week: The truth about sugar — should we really fear it?
In Horse & Hound's recent Winter Feeding Guide, published in association with Spillers, we took a look at the debate surrounding sugar — from what exactly it is, to whether we should fear it
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Winter weight management woes answered *Promotion*
Weight management is important at any time of year but with autumn well and truly underway, many owners will be starting to think about their horse’s winter diet
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Feeding veterans in preparation for the winter months *Promotion*
There is a growing population of veteran horses in the UK, so Saracen Horse Feeds offers some helpful advice on how to keep your veteran healthy this winter
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H&H Feed Week: 11 products to keep your horse happy this winter
Want to boost your horse's digestive system, add condition without fizz or keep topline on a stabled horse? Take a look at our round up of some of the feed products on the market this winter
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Weather the Winter with Dengie's fibre feeds *Promotion*
Dengie is the UK's leading manufacturer of fibre-based horse feeds and the largest producer of alfalfa within the UK.
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H&H Feed Week: how to design the perfect diet for your horse
Knowing what and how much to feed your horse or pony can be a daunting task, but these six points should give you a good start
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Is your horse getting everything he needs from fibre? *Promotion*
In this modern world of big multi national corporations, Baileys Horse Feeds remains quite unique in being family owned and run since its inception in 1982.
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H&H Feed Week: 12 feeding mistakes that could be making your horse fat
If you own a good doer who seems to put on weight overnight, then take a look at these possible reasons why he could be looking more porkey than you'd like
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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: 'Give ’er a boot t’getter gooin'
The next stop on Kate Flynn's hunt for the perfect pony for her daughter is a promising-looking New Forest, but its reluctance to go forwards proves problematic...
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How to promote correct core muscle strength in your horse and prevent spinal issues *H&H VIP*
A horse’s mid-section must serve as a sturdy, central link if he is to fulfil his athletic potential and avoid injury. Rachel Murray MRCVS discusses the importance of core strength and stability
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13 signs you've bought the wrong horse
It's not easy to find the right horse. Misleading horse ads*, dodgy dealers*, and owners who are totally deluded about their horse's ability* all contribute to the minefield that is horse-shopping...
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9 ways to achieve the (seemingly impossible) work/life/horses balance
It can be hard enough getting that elusive 'work/life balance' without throwing a horse into the equation — here are our tips to make it work
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Understanding shipping fever in horses
As horses travel greater distances, both internationally and at home, owners need to be aware of the potential risks associated with travelling long distances
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The (painful) hunt for the perfect pony: 'Desperation is not a good thing'
Kate Flynn travels 300 miles to try a promising sounding Connemara with a regal presence and outstanding manners — but an unfavourable jump
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Test-tube foal marks successful return of technology
A foal that was conceived via test-tube technology that has not been used in the UK for years has been born at Twemlows Stud
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Going specialist: how extraordinary vets can help your horse *H&H VIP*
How does an equine vet become a specialist — and why might your horse need to see one? Andrea Oakes finds out what you should know if advanced care is called for
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11 warning signs your tack room is out of control
If your tack room looks more like a bomb site rather than a temple of tidiness, then take solace in the fact you aren’t alone
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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: A case of mistaken identity...
Despite watching multiple vidoes of the prospective pony, Kate Flynn still doesn't find luck on the hunt for her daughter's perfect new steed
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Equine hydrotherapy: what are the benefits? *H&H VIP*
The healing properties of water have long been recognised, but how does hydrotherapy relieve pain and promote physical fitness? David Rowlands MRCVS looks at the science behind a good soaking
