Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid
With some plants and trees being poisonous, and sometimes fatal, to horses, it’s important you know their names...
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What is a healthy body score for a Horse?
Now that you know what body score your horse is, look at the body score guide to assess if your horse is in a...
Is horse manure dangerous to dogs?
Horse and livestock manure can contain a chemical used in worming treatments called ivermectin Small amounts...
Did you know - owners must make sure their pets are happy by law?
British pet owners have a legal duty to make sure their pets are happy and healthy – but only 35 per cent of...
How to rug a horse
Many horses and ponies can live without a rug all year round Horses have evolved to maintain their body...
Sycamore poisoning in horses
Atypical myopathy or “Sycamore poisoning” can be fatal for horses. It is known as seasonal as it is thought that...
Horse worming - when to worm your horse
You will probably have read or heard in recent years about the resistance of equine worms to some of the active...
Horse wet weather survival guide
Although horses are naturally well-equipped to deal with bad weather, there are a number of steps horse owners...
Looking after your horse in winter
Wintertime can be lots of fun for all the family but only if you’re prepared for the hazards that come with it...
Horses and fireworks – How to keep your horse or pony safe during fireworks
Horses and ponies are easily spooked by fireworks, but with preparation and planning, you can keep them safe and...
How to prevent your horse eating poisonous plants
Common poisonous plants Ragwort Foxglove Nightshade Hemlock Sycamore Buttercups Uproot poisonous plants before...
How to body score your horse
Play video How to body score your horse It is easiest to split the horse into three areas: The neck and...
How to check the weight of your horse
To succeed in maintaining your horse at a healthy weight, you will need: Blue Cross Fat Horse Slim guide a body...
Exercise and ongoing training
Most horses and ponies will benefit from being kept fit by taking part in an activity that they are suited to...
Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis is a painful and potentially crippling disease that can be fatal to horses. A horse may have to be...
Horse obesity prevention and management
Obesity in horses and ponies is a growing welfare problem and many are being allowed to become overweight to the...