Horse care tips
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As dedicated horse owners, we are always looking to do the best for our equine partners, to ensure they are kept in the best of health.
Horse care tips from Horse & Hound experts and fellow readers can help ensure your horse is in peak condition while maintaining their wellbeing. You’ll also find it’s possible to save money without damaging your horse’s welfare.
So whether you’re looking for ways to save on your livery bill, wondering when to start bringing your horse in at night or looking for advice to make the winter months less arduous, we can help.
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‘I hate it! Until it’s over’: real life for grooms of superstar horses
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Vets’ top tips for vital winter weight loss
Top vets have shared advice on how to get horses and ponies in suitable condition before the spring
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‘My horse has a rubbed area behind the saddle. Should I be concerned?’ — H&H investigates...
Patches of rubbed hair under the back panels of your horse’s saddle can be more prevalent at this time of year — here’s what you need to know...
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Grazing horses alongside livestock: what are the pros and cons? *H&H Plus*
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The importance of water in winter — why your horse could be more dehydrated now than in the summer *H&H Plus*
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5 warning signs your horse might be tying-up, causes and how to manage it
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11 things you need to know about your horse’s ears
Ever wondered why your horse suddenly stops or spins around out hacking, or snorts and spooks unexpectedly — usually when there is nothing there? In fact there is, but as the horse’s range of hearing eclipses a rider’s, you are unaware of what they have heard. Although small, the ears are one of a horse’s greatest assets, and it is important to understand how they work
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Mud: how to tackle it and help prevent the health issues it can bring horses
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Owners urged to use winter to help horses find their ‘summer bodies’
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
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Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter
Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off over the winter months during a break from work? Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...
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33 top tips to help you survive the winter
We’re all looking looking to keep our horses happy and healthy while making our lives easier, so find out how to ensure you and your horse thrive this winter with these tips from the professionals
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5 reasons why your horse could be lacking in energy
It is no surprise that lethargy or fatigue may lead to poor performance or adverse behaviour in a horse, but the cause of the problem could be less obvious. Karin Kruger MRCVS looks at some of the possible reasons for a drop in energy in the performance equine
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4 common eye problems in horses and how to treat them
Stay on the look out for these common eye problems in horses
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How can I protect my horse from ticks this summer?
Jessica May, lead vet at the video vet service FirstVet, provides her advice on how to prevent and treat these pesky creatures...
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Is your horse care knowledge up to Pony Club standards? Take this quiz to find out...
Enjoy a taster of what Pony Club members can expect when they take part in the horse and pony care competition
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Coronavirus measures could lead to increase in laminitis
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What can be done to avoid lost shoes? *H&H Plus*
Does it feel as though your horse is always losing shoes? Master farrier Ben Benson AWCF looks at the likely causes...
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Winter hoof care tips: simple steps to help maintain healthy hooves
Ricky Farr MRCVS gives some helpful tips on how to keep your horse’s hooves healthy through the winter with some easy to follow preventative measures
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Safe, eco-friendly and budget-friendly: H&H’s stable lighting tips
Does your stable and arena lighting system need an overhaul? Check out H&H’s top tips on the best and safest lighting for your yard
