Protecting future soundness Musculoskeletal disorders end the careers of many equine athletes, but the problem may have its cause in…
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Nutrition: Heat stress: a serious health threat
Heat Stress: a serious health threat This summer is shaping up to be a warm one, so your horse will…
Social licence and the Five Domain Model
Social licence and the Five Domain Model Following on from last month’s feature, we spoke to DR ANDREW McLEAN on…
Horses behaving badly? Causes and treatments.
If a horse is misbehaving, there’s likely to be a very good reason for it. DR JENNIFER STEWART looks at…
Nutrition: Weathering winter with an aged horse
Aged horses can be a challenge to feed correctly, particularly during winter. Equine nutritionist LEISA HOFSTETTER has some suggestions. Often…
Product Review: What’s the scoop on Scoot Boots?
Equestrian and business owner Lynne Murray is a Scoot Boot convert, and for several very good reasons. Lynne Murray has…
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…
Read MoreCresty 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…
A 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,…