Follow the leader: the psychology of join-up You’ve probably heard about join-up, and may have wondered if it was really…
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Nutrition: From drought to flooding rains
From drought to flooding rains Feeding horses through the extremes of Australia’s wild weather can be a significant challenge. But…
Nutrition: Keeping your horse healthy in winter
Keeping your horse healthy in winter Although the colder months are never much fun, there are ways to keep your…
Nutrition: Feeding for healthy hooves
Feeding for healthy hooves The key to strong, resilient hoof growth is a well-rounded diet. Equine nutritionist LARISSA BILSTON goes…
Feature: Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic
Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic Because of difficulties associated with diagnosing bone density loss, osteoporosis has been called a silent…
Nutrition: The benefits of feeding oil
The benefits of feeding oil Many of us now add oils to our horses’ diets. DR CLARISSA BROWN-DOUGLAS explores the…
Six tips to know when enough is enough
Six tips to know when enough is enough How do you know when your schooling session should come to an…
Nutrition: Feeding during seasonal changes
Feeding during seasonal changes There are some key considerations for feeding your horse during the change of seasons. Equine nutritionist…
Read MoreSeven tips for desensitising your horse part 2
Seven tips for desensitising your horse There’s more to desensitising a horse than might meet the eye. CHRISTINE ARMISHAW goes…
Nutrition: Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks
Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks They’re among the most frequent causes of lameness in horses, but many bone problems…
Seven tips for desensitising your horse
Seven tips for desensitising your horse There’s more to desensitising a horse than might meet the eye. CHRISTINE ARMISHAW goes…
Diet analysis and feeding errors
Diet analysis and feeding errors Knowing what’s good dietary advice and what isn’t is vital for your horse’s wellbeing. DR…
Nutrition: Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment
Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment Gastric ulcers are not uncommon in horses. But as LARISSA BILSTON explains, there…
Nutrition: Feeding your Thoroughbred
Feeding your Thoroughbred Highly regarded for their athleticism, Thoroughbreds can prove difficult to feed – but these are problems that…
Nutrition: Feeding for the discipline
Feeding for the discipline What does feeding for your discipline mean, and what should you be aware of? DR JENNIFER…