Horse health week: How to recognise, avoid and manage respiratory problems
Dr David Marlin explains why riders shouldn't think a horse that coughs during its warm-up is in the best of health
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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Most common hoof problems - and relationships with the farrier
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Stable fires: prevention and plans of action *H&H VIP*
Coping with a catastrophe calls for a cool head and an understanding of how horses and humans react under stress, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Fact or fiction? What you need to know about worming *H&H VIP*
Reports of resistance and re-emergence in the worm world mean that targeted treatment is more important than ever. Cara Hallowell-Evans MRCVS debunks some of the myths of modern worm control
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How has the 2015/16 warm and wet winter affected the health of your horse? *H&H VIP*
It has been a predominantly warm, wet winter for much of the UK, but unusually mild temperatures are not necessarily a good thing for our horses. Andrea Oakes investigates what it might mean for equine health
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How to maximise fitness and minimise lameness in your horse *H&H VIP*
Everyone has their tried and trusted ways of fittening horses, but how many of these methods stand up to scientific scrutiny? In preparation for the spring season, Dr David Marlin reveals the latest thinking in conditioning horses for competition
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9 tackroom essentials we couldn't live without
Call us high maintenance, but there are some things in our tackroom that we're not sure we could survive without...
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Yard security: 10 ways to thwart a thief
Thieves targeting livery yards are going for a quick fix — items that can be stolen then sold on easily. So how can you protect your premises?
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Bonfire night: warning to owners following horse’s death
Owners are being urged to take extra care to keep their horses safe this bonfire night
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Do horses feel the cold as much as humans? *H&H VIP*
Are we prone to wrapping up our horses in too many layers? Dr David Marlin explains the science behind when — and how — to rug up
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Understanding shipping fever in horses
As horses travel greater distances, both internationally and at home, owners need to be aware of the potential risks associated with travelling long distances
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What's life like as a King's Troop farrier? *VIDEO*
Sergeant French, who completed his farrier apprenticeship through the army, shares the facts and figures of the King's Troop's forge
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Overweight horse? Find out if a grazing muzzle could help
With the autumn flush of grass coming through, the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) has released guidance on how to use grazing muzzles responsibly
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How to test for and treat tapeworms in horses
Once thought relatively benign, the tapeworm is now known to be a potential danger
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Nearly half of owners don’t know their horse’s weight
More than 40% of owners taking part in a horse health survey did not weigh their horses before worming. This has raised concerns about under-dosing.
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Caring for your horse's legs after cross-country: what you need to know
The correct care of event horses after the demanding cross-country phase is vital when keeping a horse in good health throughout the season
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Be prepared for laminitis season: feed, supplements and more *Promotion*
Spring has sprung so it's time to get prepared for the risk of laminitis as the grass starts to grow. Here is a selection of laminitis supplements and other products to help you stay one step ahead
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13 reasons to take your horse to an equine spa
A spa break sounds like heaven to most riders, and horses can benefit hugely from the same sort of treatment
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When should you call the vet for your horse?
When do health problems become emergencies that require urgent veterinary attention? Keith Chandler MRCVS pinpoints the warning signs
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How to remove a horse shoe: simple step-by-step guide
Would you know how to remove a shoe if it was posing a danger to your horse? Learn this essential skill now
