Horse Care

Carole Mortimer: 'Isn’t it about time we started being more discriminate about our mares?' *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's breeding columnist explains why she thinks it is paramount Britain embraces grading of mares as well as stallions

Deep digital flexor tendon injuries: does it mean the end of your horse's career? *H&H VIP*

Must damage to the deep digital flexor tendon signal an end to a horse’s athletic career? Professor Roger Smith outlines treatment challenges

Do needles cause infection and are heavy riders cruel? Read the latest veterinary research *H&H VIP*

Why can injections cause a lumpy reaction? And are all ponies created equal when it comes to carrying capacity? Peter Green MRCVS reveals the findings of recent research

The trapezius muscle: why you need to pay attention to it in your horse *H&H VIP*

The trapezius muscle plays a big role in the athleticism of the forelimbs, as Gillian Higgins explains

Equine flu: why you need to be vigilant *H&H VIP*

Simple measures can prevent the cancellation of shows and events this season due to influenza outbreaks, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Developing a cure for sweet itch *H&H VIP*

Spring signals misery for horses with sweet itch, an allergic reaction to midge bites. Dr Doug Wilson of the University of Bristol School of Veterinary Sciences outlines the challenges of finding a cure

14 facts you need to know about your horse’s tongue

Here’s what you need to know about your horse’s tongue — a vital yet often over-looked part of the equine anatomy

Antibiotic resistance: 6 ways to lower the risk to your horse

Here is Mark Bowen MRCVS’s advice for protecting your horse against the ever-growing threat of resistance against antibiotics

Equine placenta: vital information you need to know *H&H VIP*

Once the foal is born, the work of the placenta is done. Sarah Stoneham MRCVS looks at the role of this vital organ in the run-up to birth

Most common hoof problems - and relationships with the farrier

What to do if your horse impales himself *H&H VIP*

A deep stake wound is something no owner wants to see. But, as Phil Cramp MRCVS explains, recovery can be remarkable with prompt and careful treatment

Artificial insemination: 6 things to consider

If you’re planning artificial insemination (AI) for your mare, how can you maximise your chances of success? Andrea Oakes identifies the most important points to consider

Which foal comes out on top for cuteness?

To celebrate the second part of our sport horse special issue of Horse & Hound magazine, out today (7April 2016), we asked you to send us photos of your foals. There's no shortage of cuteness here...

Show centres and yards close due to strangles outbreak

Shows have been cancelled and yards closed

12 tips for travelling horses safely

To highlight NFU Mutual's Horsebox Safety Week (4-10 April) — designed to encourage owners to put their horses’ safety first while travelling and loading — take a look at these top tips for a smooth journey

My horse's leg is filled: what could this mean? *H&H VIP*

Alarm bells can start ringing when a leg isn’t the shape it should be. Roger Lee MRCVS explains how to distinguish between harmless filling and something more worrying

Researchers determine sex of unborn foals with new test

Researchers have been able to determine the sex of unborn foals from eight weeks' gestation.

'Do I call the vet?' by Dr Richard Chapman: coping with colic

With nearly 60 years experience of veterinary practice, Dr Richard Chapman has published a book entitled 'Do I call the vet?' Here he looks at what you can do to help a horse with colic while you wait for the vet

Bladder stones in horses: a remarkable recovery *H&H VIP*

Blood-stained urine was the first sign that champion Arab stallion Patros HB had developed a potentially lethal bladder stone, as Andrea Oakes discovers

Carole Mortimer: Is it time to embrace a breeding and producing system? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's sport horse columnist reflects on the findings of a recent study on the prospects of quality British bred horses