Horse health
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9 signs of depression in horses
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‘It’s a false economy’: owners urged not to scrimp on horse care as cost of living crisis continues
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Heartbreak as ‘mischievous’ Shetland who delighted visitors put down
The ‘firm favourite’ was a resident of the charity for 18 years after being rescued in 2002
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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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UK’s chief veterinary officer confirms notifiable equine disease outbreak
‘These findings remind us that we must all be vigilant for signs of disease and follow strict biosecurity measures’
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‘The figures don’t lie’: weight gain more than doubles risk of laminitis
It was also found that some management strategies, such as restricting grazing, increased the laminitis risk
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Horses’ healthy temperature guidelines may be inaccurate, study finds
There had been no recently published work on the issue
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Riders urged to be alert for hazardous caterpillar
Riders are warned to be on the alert for a pest which can cause health issues in humans and horses
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'Intelligent' headcollar allows owners to monitor horses from afar *H&H VIP*
A new high-tech headcollar allows owners to check their horses' health using smartphones
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Never feel far from your horse with new app
A product is being developed so that owners can remotely check the temperature, heart and respiratory rate of their horse
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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
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Equilibrium has added 2 new products to its nutritional range
The new grass based products will benefit both your horse’s health and temperament.
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Equimins launch new supplement to help keep horses guts healthy
Equimins has launched a new supplement to help horses maintain a healthy gut
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Horse owners warned following another myopathy death
Owners of horses and ponies are being urged to keep the animals away from Sycamore trees
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Three new products launched by supplements company
Targeted Equine Nutrition (T.E.N) have added 3 new products to its line of supplements
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“Stable Star” winner enjoys luxury spa break
Robinson Animal Healthcare has announced its winner for Britain’s most deserving “horsey helper”
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Take part in a survey to win a photo shoot with your horse
Would you like to win a photo shoot of you and your horse?
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Help horse health and make your horse a star
Fill out this quick survey to do your bit for equine health and give your horse the chance to star in a national campaign
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Equestrian voice must be on animal health panel
Equestrian bodies are concerned that a new 12-member board of non-government experts appointed to develop health and welfare policy in England may not include a horse expert
