Foal Health
When you are expecting a foal it is important to know the signs of a normal healthy foal and a sick foal. Being able to quickly identify that a foal…
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Anhidrosis
After a hard workout or on a hot day you expect to see your horse sweating however some horses can suffer from a condition called Anhidrosis which is the inability…
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Horse Grooming Tips
Here are some top grooming tips to keep your horse always looking their best!. Remember that grooming your horse shouldn’t be a chore, it is a great time to bond…
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Cribbing
Cribbing is a compulsive vice seen in horses which can be incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to break. Cribbing, often referred to as windsucking, is when the horse will grab…
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Breed Breakdown – Shetland Pony
APPEARANCE: Short, strong looking ponies, with a robust body, deep girth and short legs. They have a short muscular neck, small head with small alert ears. Thick coat that comes…
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Horse Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies, sometimes termed complementary, natural or holistic therapies, are becoming more popular in people and have also been proven to be beneficial for animals. There are a number of…
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Big Head In Horses
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSH) or more commonly known as “Big Head” in horses is caused by a calcium deficiency. The disease is preventable and treatable, but if not addressed it…
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Sacroiliac Conditions – A Pain In The Butt!
In a horse the sacroiliac region is where the pelvis attaches to the vertebral column. It consists of the sacroiliac joint which is held together by three strong sacroiliac ligaments.…
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Breed Breakdown – Dartmoor Pony
APPEARANCE: Good looking, small, muscular pony. Solid colour of ay, brown, black, grey or chestnut with excessive white markings not permitted. Small head, large eyes, small alert ears and a…
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Senior Horse Care
The average horse’s lifespan is 24 years and a horse is generally considered to be senior or geriatric when they reach their twenties, however this can vary from horse to…
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