Summer horsecare

16 things horsey people are really looking forward to this summer (hopefully)

What’s your favourite thing about a horsey British summer?

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...

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

11 tips to help keep your horse cool

With warm weather imminent horse owners need to be prepared for the flies, sunburn and hard ground that are the inevitable result, so here are H&H’s summer tips to help you and your horse keep your cool

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...

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

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...

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

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?

How to deal with horse fly bites this summer

There are a range of troublesome flying insects for horse owners to look out for this summer. Take a look at our useful advice on what to do if your horse is bitten

Best sun creams 2020: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Find out which sun creams were awarded H&H Approved status in our independent group test

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

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

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

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

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?

Leaving water on a horse will not make it hotter: expert busts the scraping myth

Spring survival guide: four tasks to do this month

Here are four tasks to do this month to prepare for the summer season

The summer rugging dilemma — how to keep horses show clean but cool

How can you keep your horse clean without them overheating?

Pony Mad Mum’s blog: reasons to both love and hate summer, and a thank you to the World Cup

The Pony Mad Mum talks us through the pros and cons of the current warm weather