Are these Britain's fittest farriers? *PICTURES*
However you choose to interpret the word, farriers are indisputably fit, so we think it’s about time we celebrated Britain’s fittest — and favourite — farriers from around the country
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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Is this the ultimate tack cleaning routine?
H&H visited the King's Troop on an early September morning to find out about their stable management routine — and how they get their tack quite so shiny...
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Overweight horse? Find out if a grazing muzzle could help
With the autumn flush of grass coming through, the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) has released guidance on how to use grazing muzzles responsibly
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Pregnant mare found by railway line rehomed with foal
A rescued mare and her foal rehomed at Writtle College are the faces of a World Horse Welfare fundraising appeal
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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: 'We were in for a shock'
Kate Flynn is in for a shock when she returns for a second try of a promising 13.1hh Welsh Section B that she found through the Pony Club
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Sinuses explained and a four-star horse's battle for life *H&H VIP*
Eventer Trig Point was left fighting for his life when aggressive strains of bacteria infected his sinus cavities. Here Andrea Oakes documents his recovery and explains the science behind sinuses
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How to test for and treat tapeworms in horses
Once thought relatively benign, the tapeworm is now known to be a potential danger
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Hoof abscesses: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
A foot abscess can create a painful build-up of pus — and the prospect of a more serious problem if treatment is not prompt. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains
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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: 'Why hadn’t I trusted my gut instincts?'
Things were looking up for Kate on her hunt for the perfect pony — until she had the hopeful pony on a trial...
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Wind surgery: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Is buying a horse who has had a wind operation still a risky bet — or have better, more targeted surgical techniques refined the management of upper respiratory tract disorders? Andrea Oakes investigates
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Credit: TREVOR MEEKS Even a severe tendon injury doesn't have to spell the end: case study
The words “tendon injury” fill most horse owners with dread, but even with a poor initial prognosis, there can be a happy ending, as one show horse proves
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Colic in veteran horses: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Advancing years bring a greater risk of severe or life-threatening colic, but is it fair to put an older horse through the trauma of surgery? Tim Mair MRCVS outlines the factors that might affect your decision
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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: 'The circus began'
Kate Flynn takes us on the next stage of her turbulent journey to find the ideal 13.2-14.2hh confidence-giver for her daughter
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High fibre or high-starch: which is better for horses in work?
A study looking at whether high-fibre or high-starch diets are better for horses in work has been hailed as "valuable research" by a nutritionist
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Katie Jerram: 6 steps to the perfect tail plait
In her new book 'Modern Horse Management', showing supremo Katie Jerram gives a step-by-step guide to get the perfect tail plait
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Dressage foals take the honours at Futurity season finale *VIDEO*
Find out who the final hitters were at the final Futurity event for 2015
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Foals shine at Solihull Futurity *VIDEO*
Find out which youngsters impressed evaluators on the first day of the Solihull Futurity
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Danieli Four elite premium scores awarded at Futurity
Find out who caught the evaluators' eye at the penultimate 2015 Futurity event
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Navicular: new research provides surprising findings *H&H VIP*
Peter Green MRCVS explains how new research has found that navicular is commonly misdiagnosed in horses
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Thursden Vallye Leonardo Pony showjumping foal scores big at Futurity *VIDEO*
A pony stole the show at the recent Myerscough Futurity where a number of other exciting youngsters were showcased
