Fight arthritis at every age
Arthritis is often thought of as a natural part of ageing, both in humans and in horses and other animals. This is partly because...
Frosty grass and horses
Q: Is it safe for horses to graze on frosted grass? I recall from my dim, dark pony club days that it can be...
When to geld your colt
Q: I have a six-month-old colt and I’d like Dave’s opinion on the advantages and disadvantages of getting him gelded early (before winter really...
Taking on an older horse
Older horses and ponies often have a lot of good qualities. Usually, they will have had a lifetime going out and about to lots...
The feeding rules for horses
You can do a lot of different things when it comes to feeding your horse, and he’ll be fine. You can feed out of...
Broodmare care
The exciting breeding season is well under way! Many of us have spent long months eagerly awaiting the birth of a beautiful new foal....
Clover for horses
Q: Clover in pasture for horses – good or bad? From my high school horticulture lessons, I learned that clover is a nitrogen fixer...
When disaster strikes
Over recent years, most of us have become acutely aware of the devastation that natural disasters can, and do, cause. Fires, floods and earthquakes...
NOISY BREATHING
Noisy breathing, from various different causes, is quite common in horses. Many aspects of the horse’s anatomy and physiology enables them to be excellent...
Caring for old friends
Over recent years there has been an overall increase in the life expectancy of our domestic horses, ponies and donkeys. This has a lot...
