Advancing years bring a greater risk of severe or life-threatening colic, but is it fair to put an older horse through the trauma of surgery? Tim Mair MRCVS outlines the factors that might affect your decision
Peter Green MRCVS explains how new research has found that navicular is commonly misdiagnosed in horses
Lightning strike is fast and often fatal, so it pays to heed weather warnings to keep your horse safe. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
Gone are the days of calling out the vet only if something is wrong with a horse. Roger Lee MRCVS discusses whether modern preventative health checks are worth the time and money
What makes the body’s immune system turn on itself, causing devastation to the internal structures of the eye? Dr Andy Matthews FRCVS explains
The structure of the withers makes this bony ridge vulnerable to bruising or fracture, especially if a horse rears and falls over backwards. Graham Hunter MRCVS explains
Mood swings or performance issues could indicate that a mare is suffering from enlarged ovaries. H&H investigates why ovarian conditions can interfere with both breeding and competition prospects
A cob had a lucky escape after a fence post became wedged about 3ft into his chest
Unravelling the cause of summer skin complaints can mean scratching beneath the surface. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
Treatment of soft tissue injury in the hoof is most successful when vet, farrier and technology come together, as vet Dr Peter Milner and farrier Ian Hughes explain
The "Vets with Horsepower" charity motorbike riders are staying on home turf for their fifth tour
94% of the public trusts the veterinary profession generally or completely
When a promising young racehorse lost his form, the culprit was found to be an enterolith — a grapefruit-sized internal obstruction. Tim Mair MRCVS tells us more
Does being entire give an event horse a competitive edge, or do geldings have the upper hand? Phil Cramp MRCVS discusses the challenges facing an athletic stallion
A foal with a club foot may still have athletic potential, provided treatment is early and appropriate, says Elizabeth Barr MRCVS
Are weaning methods and fencing options potential causes of stress — and could that quiet horse be an unhappy one? Peter Green MRCVS reveals more in his latest research round-up
Every horse has one, but do you know why the heart is a muscle, what causes it to beat and what rates are considered healthy? Here are 16 things you need to know about how the equine heart works — and what can go wrong
It plays a vital role in a horse's ability to graze nd swallow, yet the equine tongue is surprisingly vulnerable to injury. Here we discuss the importance of this organ and its ability to recover from trauma
Denis Oliver, 95, received a standing ovation when he received the award of “Father of the Company"
Modern technology may be changing the way we breed our horses, yet concerns about the quantity and quality of the youngstock produced remain. Here the welfare and ethical issues facing breeders today are weighed up
