Summer horsecare
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How to deal with horse fly bites this summer
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6 summertime hardships all riders face
Come December when it’s pouring with rain or we’re breaking the ice on the trough, these things will be the least of our worries. But right now, here are a few summer hardships we’re struggling with...
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Summer allergies in horses and how to combat them *H&H Plus*
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Should I feed my horse hay over the summer?
Rachel Fraser speaks to Kirsten Holland, BVetMed(hons), MRCVS, of Paragon Veterinary Group and independent equine nutritionist, Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, to find out more
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The best sun creams for protecting your horse’s pink skin this summer
Do you need to find the best sun cream to protect your horse’s pink nose? We’ve rounded up a great selection and put them to the test
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How to avoid your horse suffering from sunburn this summer
We all know about applying sun cream to our skin to avoid burning and skin damage — but how often do you remember your horse?
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21 sprays to help keep the flies away
Here's a selection of 21 sprays that you can use to deter flies from landing on your horse and his premises
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16 things horsey people are really looking forward to this summer (hopefully)
What’s your favourite thing about a horsey British summer?
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How to survive a heatwave — whether you have a hairy cob or a competition horse
When lying by a pool is not on the agenda, H&H finds out how to get through a hot spell with your horse this summer
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How can I protect my horse from ticks this summer?
Jessica May, lead vet at the video vet service FirstVet, provides her advice on how to prevent and treat these pesky creatures...
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Biting pests that might attack your horse this summer *H&H Plus*
Summer pasture is home to all manner of biting pests and parasites, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Farewell to cold hands — and other reasons we couldn’t be happier that summer is here
Summer is finally here (for the moment), and with it comes the light, warmth and much more besides. This is what we’ve all been waiting for...
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Aniwell FiltaBac: ‘amazing — a brilliant dual-purpose cream’ 10/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sun creams in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Lincoln Sun Bloc: ‘the tint makes it easier to apply where it’s needed’ 9/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sun creams in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Barrier Sunburn Soother: ‘lasts all day’ 8/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sun creams in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Gold Label Sun Guard: ‘only needs one application’ 8/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sun creams in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Tan lines and terrifying hat hair — 7 problems horsey folk face during the summer
Strap marks and white legs are the least of the worries for riders during the summer months. Do any of these sound familiar?
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Leaving water on a horse will not make it hotter: expert busts the scraping myth
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Spring survival guide: four tasks to do this month
Here are four tasks to do this month to prepare for the summer season
