Breed Breakdown – Friesian
APPEARANCE: Big boned yet athletic horses standing between 15 and 17 hands high. Black in colour with no white markings. They have fathered feet and a beautiful thick mane and…
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Signs Of Colic In Horses
As a horse owner it is vital to know the signs of colic. The signs will vary from case to case and can change as the condition progresses. Some horses…
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Why does my horse turn up their lip?
Flehmen is a term used to describe a behaviour where a horse extends their neck, raises their head and curls back their upper lip showing their teeth. Flehmening is a…
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Joint Supplement For Horses
Can you advise a good arthritis and joint treatment for my horse please as she is getting old? There are a number of good supplements on the market to improve…
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Worming A Pregnant Mare
What is safe to use to worm my pregnant mare? And how often should I do this? Most horse wormers are safe to use on a pregnant mare throughout their…
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Can Worming Your Horse Cause Colic?
Can worming your horse cause colic? Yes, worming your horse can bring on colic however this typically only happens if the horse has a high worm burden to start with…
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Rotational Worming (Value Plus)
By now every horse owner knows or has heard about why it’s so important to rotate your horse wormer to avoid worm resistance. But did you know that most people…
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Choosing the right worming strategy (Virbac)
Virbac manufacture a range of different horse worming products including paste and pelleted formulations. They have a very comprehensive information guide available on their website which supports their brands. Follow…
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Lice
My chickens, horse and dogs all have lice. Is there something I can use to treat them all? Maldison 50 Insecticide is a very good product to treat animals for…
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Itchy Horse
My horse seems to be itchy and scratching all the time, what can I use to help him? Usually an itch in a horse is caused by either a bacterial…
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