Winter horsecare

Vets’ top tips for vital winter weight loss

Top vets have shared advice on how to get horses and ponies in suitable condition before the spring

Roll up your sleeves: the jobs you need to do before the end of January

We don’t mean to nag, but there are a few chores that, in an ideal world, you’ll have done before February arrives...

6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout

Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout

Bless you! Donkey snorts snow as equids enjoy  wintry weather

Piglet, Doug and Sonny are among the donkeys pictured enjoying the snowfall

How to help prevent your horse’s mane being rubbed out by rugs over the winter and how to aid its regrowth

Rubbed manes is a common issue for horses at this time of year — here’s some prevention and cure tips

‘Think before you rug’: winter welfare plea to horse owners

The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 28 – Evie Toombes | Winter weight management | News round-up

Knowing horses’ vital signs could save crucial time in illness *H&H Plus*

Mud: how to tackle it and help prevent the health issues it can bring horses *H&H Plus*

Mud is an inevitable part of winter. Helen Triggs checks out how to minimise the damage

How to stay sane in the rain with your horse

When the rain is driving down and you’re sliding through mud to catch your horse who is wearing a drenched turnout, it’s easy to question why it was such a good idea to own a horse at all...

Does your horse really need to wear a rug?

Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold

Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other things you’d forgotten about winter riding

There’s something deeply satisfying about braving the elements to take your horse out — but chances are you’ll experience all or most of the following though...

11 ways to make lockdown as productive as possible

If you’re feeling frustrated about putting your life back on hold for four weeks, here are some suggestions for jobs and activities that you can get stuck into to make this time productive...

8 thoughts of a hardy turned out horse

The depths of winter are nearly upon us. Your hardy horse lives out all year round without a care in the world, saving you a fortune on livery bills and mucking out… But what do they really think about it?

8 (demanding) thoughts of a pampered stabled horse this winter

It’s that time of year again. With a long winter ahead of us some of our four-legged friends spend their evenings in a nice cosy stable out of the harsh weather. But what do they really think about this pampered lifestyle?

33 top tips to help you survive the winter

We’re all looking looking to keep our horses happy and healthy while making our lives easier, so find out how to ensure you and your horse thrive this winter with these tips from the professionals

6 things riders will experience when the clocks go back

Snow/ice/sleet/rain + grass = a muddy disaster...

14 things you’d forgotten about turnout rugs (until recently...)

Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...

5 clipping challenges you need to prepare yourself for...

While there’s nothing more satisfying than a neatly-clipped horse, all velvet smooth and ready to work without working up a sweat, getting to that point isn’t always plain sailing...

17 rug hacks to transform your winter

Heaving wet rugs across the yard and attempting to dry them in freezing conditions can prompt a flurry of expletives. But is there an easier way? We ask you to share your secrets