When the heat is on
At this time of year, most of us are enjoying (or enduring) the hot summer weather. There have already been some days with very...
Winter hoof care: treading water
Hooves don’t grow as quickly over winter, but it is still important to get regular trims. The hoof wall is prone to cracking if...
Equine dental health: why it matters
Taking good care of the dental health of our horses and ponies is very important: a horse with dental problems will often be in...
The lowdown on arthritis
As many of us have had the misfortune to experience, horses are commonly affected by lameness. Lameness can have many causes, including hoof abscesses,...
Try before you buy: pre-purchase checks
Buying a horse or pony is a very exciting time. Whether it is a first lead-rein pony, a potential Grand Prix show jumper or...
Less is more: how to treat stomach ulcers in your horse
Anyone who has suffered from gastric ulcers knows how unpleasant and potentially debilitating they can be – and the remarkable relief omeprazole gives.
Equine gastric...
Laminitis: the simple way to prevent what can’t be cured.
Protect your performance horse from laminitis without changing their diet.
Laminitis is a distressing and potentially crippling disease that affects the hooves of the horse....
Rehydrate, Recharge, Refresh: Virbac Animal Health
The supplement needs of different horses, in different sports and different weather conditions will vary – and they will also be different on competition...
Great expectations: a guide to foal birth
It is that exciting time of year again when our foals are about to be born. You may be hoping for the birth of...
Justin’s miraculous rescue
"I saw the gate open, and my heart sank. Please no..."
When Levin's Troye Hudepohl went to check on her horses before going to work...
