Summer horsecare

Should I feed my horse hay over the summer?

Rachel Fraser speaks to Kirsten Holland, BVetMed(hons), MRCVS, of Paragon Veterinary Group and independent equine nutritionist, Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, to find out more

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...

Biting pests that might attack your horse this summer *H&H Plus*

Summer pasture is home to all manner of biting pests and parasites, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Farewell to cold hands — and other reasons we couldn’t be happier that summer is here

Summer is finally here (for the moment), and with it comes the light, warmth and much more besides. This is what we’ve all been waiting for...

Aniwell FiltaBac *H&H Approved*

Lincoln Sun Bloc *H&H Approved*

Barrier Sunburn Soother review

Gold Label Sun Guard review

Leaving water on a horse will not make it hotter: expert busts the scraping myth

The summer rugging dilemma — how to keep horses show clean but cool

How can you keep your horse clean without them overheating?

Pony Mad Mum’s blog: reasons to both love and hate summer, and a thank you to the World Cup

The Pony Mad Mum talks us through the pros and cons of the current warm weather

7 things you need to know before your first summer championship show

Who needs Ibiza when you’re heading to the summer champs?!

8 ways to enjoy the sunshine with your horse

Riders love sunshine, but the rise in temperature can impact on your horse. Make sure his time in the sun is as enjoyable as possible with the following handy advice

‘You’re supposed to take away anything they can scratch on — but I can’t take his teeth out’

Horse & Hound meets one owner whose horse is suffering from sweet itch — and finds out how she is managing the problem

Photosensitivity: ‘She looked like an acid burns victim’

Horse & Hound meets one owner whose 14.3hh all-rounder suffers from photosensitivity — and finds out how she is managing the problem

‘You can never relax about laminitis — it’s always there’: managing the condition

As much as we look forward to the long evenings and warmer weather, summer can have its downsides too — especially if your horse or pony suffers from laminitis

How to make fly spray for horses: Horse & Hound readers’ recipes

Sometimes it's our own secret recipes that work the best as we try to battle the summer flies — take a look at the suggestions below for inspiration

Great deals on summer equine essentials [Promotion]

To help you make the most of the summer months, we have negotiated some special deals from H&H partners on summer essentials

How to keep hooves healthy this summer

Hoof health is a top priority in the summer months, when cracks, splits and bruising can soon lead to soundness problems, so we find out how to survive the season

Summer management: keeping cool

There are lots of little things you can do to make competing in the summer more comfortable for both you and your horse