Equine obesity
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Owner’s shock as judge deems healthy colt ‘too skinny’ in show ring
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Ban for owner of ‘grossly obese’ horse found more than 100kg overweight
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10 tips to help you take control of your horse’s weight
Here are 10 practical tips based on the latest research, to help take control of your horse’s weight
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*Opinion* Laminitis: a harsh reality and lessons learnt
Vets are sometimes unfairly accused of “money grabbing” yet if we choose to ignore what they tell us about obesity and management, then surely that’s a surefire way of paying more vet bills, when we are calling them out to treat a case of laminitis?
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‘Reluctance and ignorance can mean signing horses’ death warrants’: top vet busts laminitis myths
“Food restriction is not as cruel as laminitis. Being clipped out and not wearing a rug is not as cruel as laminitis”
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Changing conversations to save equine lives *H&H Plus*
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Grazing muzzles – what are your options?
Thinking of investing in a grazing muzzle? Here’s a selection of what’s on the market, plus everything you need to know about introducing one to your horse
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The equine obesity epidemic: what can you do to help?
“No matter what your role is, what are you going to change, to help in this obesity epidemic?”
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Weight perception must change as equines live on laminitis ‘knife edge’ *H&H Plus
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Working together key in fight against fatal equine obesity *H&H Plus*
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Horses’ social behaviour could influence their weight, survey finds
IT is hoped the research has provided information to help in the fight against obesity
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‘Think before you rug’: winter welfare plea to horse owners
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Owners warned to be vigilant in laminitis ‘perfect storm’
A combination of factors has led to favourable conditions for laminitis to develop — and all horses and ponies can be at risk
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‘I have never seen ponies this fat’: grossly obese Shetlands rescued by charity
‘The majority of the time I respond to equines who are underweight. In an extreme contrast, these three are so overweight that we needed to act immediately to ensure we put an end to their suffering’
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New research confirms straw could be valuable weapon in fight against equine obesity
‘We hope the success of the trial means this research will go on to help even more ponies’
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Potential health problems for native breeds *H&H VIP*
Britain’s native ponies have evolved to thrive in harsh conditions, but they suffer their share of health problems. Andrea Oakes discovers what to look out for.
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Track living: the alternative horsey set-up
Rachel Fraser discovers the benefits of keeping horses on tracks and how to make changes to your set-up without breaking the bank
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Show to offer awards for horses of healthiest weight
‘We want to help recalibrate people’s ideas of a healthy weight’
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How to avoid potential problems associated with spring turnout *H&H VIP*
Horses evolved to graze on rough grass, yet modern pasture is like rocket fuel, explains Caroline McGregor-Argo MRCVS
