Equestrian and business owner Lynne Murray is a Scoot Boot convert, and for several very good reasons. Lynne Murray has…
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Cellulitis: It’s causes and treatment
If you suspect your horse has cellulitis, the time to act is now. DR DOUG ENGLISH explains what to look…
Horses and Sleep with Dr Jennifer Stewart
Do horses gallop in their dreams? DR JENNIFER STEWART discusses sleep and the problems associated with not getting enough shut…
Cresty Necks
A well-muscled top line is wonderful, an overabundance of fat along the top of the neck is not. DR JENNIFER…
Mild Recurrent Colic
Colic refers to abdominal pain from any cause. KER’s PETER HUNTINGTON B.V.Sc., M.A.C.V.Sc. explains the specifics. Colic, loosely defined as…
How much do you know about your horses’ joints?
Horses have three different types of joints: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. Often joint problems are seen as an issue for…
Product Review: KER Equishure with Megan Jones
Olympian eventer Megan Jones is a huge fan of KER EquiShure. It’s a tried and tested staple in her equine…
Vet Vibes: Patience is key for tendon repair
A tendon injury diagnosis can feel devastating, but is it the end of your horse’s competition career? RACHEL ROAN spoke…
Read MoreA case of Coprophagy with Dr Peter Huntington
Coprophagy, or eating manure, is more common than you might think. PETER HUNTINGTON B.V.Sc., M.A.C.V.Sc. explains. Why do horses eat…
Principles of Poutlicing with Dr Jennifer Stewart
Poultices are uniformly moist and soft; can be icy cold through to quite warm, and are usually based on clay,…
Tacked Up: Which products to use on which injuries?
Hot pads, cold pads, massage machines, magnetic rugs, red light lasers … but which to use on what injuries? SUZY…
Worming Wisdom with Dr Doug English
With drug resistant worm populations becoming more prevalent, DR DOUG ENGLISH offers some expert advice on dealing with the problem….
The Importance of Rider Health
A rider’s good health is essential, for both them and for the working partnership with their horse, write ANTOINETTE FOSTER…
Hosing and scraping when cooling horses down with Dr David Marlin
DR DAVID MARLIN is an equine scientist with over 30 years’ experience in physiology and biochemistry. He’s worked with the…
Insect Protection
Summer brings with it an array of irritating insects, but you don’t have to leave your horse defenceless, writes SUZY…