A foal with a club foot may still have athletic potential, provided treatment is early and appropriate, says Elizabeth Barr MRCVS
Horse Care
What’s new in the vet world? Weaning foals: signs of equine depression [H&H VIP]
Are weaning methods and fencing options potential causes of stress — and could that quiet horse be an unhappy one? Peter Green MRCVS reveals more in his latest research round-up
6 dream riding club horses for sale this week [PICTURES]
Are you looking for your next horse? One of these super riding club types may be your perfect match
If polo ponies are ’80-90 per cent of the game’, how do you pick the right one?
Author of The Complete Guide to Polo Lauren Dibble explains what to look for in a polo pony
Remarkable vet stories: ‘Parts of dead foal were all over the floor’
Vet Lesley Barwise-Munro, a partner at Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group, tells H&H about one particularly startling case during her career
Diarrhoea: a delicate problem [H&H VIP]
Diarrhoea is usually of little concern, but if severe may point to something more serious. Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS outlines possible causes
More riders as judges and digital linear scoring added to Futurity
The well-established BEF Futurity series will include more riders on evaluation panels and a new bespoke linear scoring system
Remarkable vet stories: ‘Find the foreign body, or don’t wake him up’
Phil Cramp — a partner at Hambleton Equine Clinic, Yorkshire — recalls one of his most memorable cases of equine surgery
Are you aware of a recently discovered dental disease? [H&H VIP]
Are misshapen incisor teeth and receding gums just a sign of old age? The true cause could be a potentially damaging dental disease
How serious are cataracts in horses? [H&H VIP]
What are the implications of finding a cataract? Equine eye expert Dr Andy Matthews FRCVS discusses the significance of these lens imperfections and whether their presence should preclude a purchase
The risk of equine herpes [H&H VIP]
The equine herpes virus can strike mares without warning towards the end of their pregnancy, with devastating consequences. Emma Houghton MRCVS explains how precautionary measures can help protect both mare and foal
14 ways to keep your horse’s legs healthy
Follow our handy check list to keep all four limbs healthy
The dangers of floodwater for horses [H&H VIP]
Why can floodwater prove fatal? Peter Green MRCVS reviews the latest veterinary research
How to poultice a horse’s hoof: your essential guide
Dr Stuart Thorne MRCVS, of Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic, gives his top tips on poulticing
Poisonous plants found in grazing and hay [H&H VIP]
Are there more dangers lurking in pasture and hay than we realise? Peter Green MRCVS reviews the latest in veterinary research
Tongues — vital yet vulnerable [H&H VIP]
It plays a vital role in a horse's ability to graze nd swallow, yet the equine tongue is surprisingly vulnerable to injury. Here we discuss the importance of this organ and its ability to recover from trauma
Concerns surround quantity and quality of breeding [H&H VIP]
Modern technology may be changing the way we breed our horses, yet concerns about the quantity and quality of the youngstock produced remain. Here the welfare and ethical issues facing breeders today are weighed up
Mill Law’s offspring: two families to watch
We speak to two breeders who have used Mill Law on their mares and find out about their young horses to watch
International showjumping daughter of Cruising expecting two foals
The Hickstead Derby specialist and Dublin grand prix winner is expecting two foals by embryo transfer this year
Buying a horse? Five vital conformation tips to consider first
Thinking of investing in a horse with a conformation quirk? Andrea Oakes finds out what to consider before you take the plunge