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Dappled grey horse being caught in a field
Essentials

How to catch a horse

abandoned horses advice pic
Essentials

What to do if you find an abandoned or fly grazing horse

Flora with owner
Essentials, Getting a pet

The benefits of pet ownership

pet names - staffie
Essentials, Getting a pet

Top 20 most popular male and female pet names of 2017

rehoming myths slice
Essentials, Getting a pet

Pet rehoming myths debunked

Pet myth 1
Essentials

Fact or fiction? Pet myths explained

Baby gerbils
Essentials

Did you know - owners must make sure their pets are happy by law?

Puppy Benji from Victoria animal hospital
Essentials

Choosing the right vet practice

Finding the right pet for you
Essentials

Finding the right pet

A woman with long hair crouches down next to a chestnut and white Shetland pony. She holds the pony's headcollar with one hand and gently strokes his chin with her other hand.
Essentials

Cutting cost without compromising on welfare

Pony Tabitha being ridden by Katie Hawkins
Essentials

Code to the countryside

Foals Tinker and Peanut B at Rolleston rehoming centre
Essentials, Getting a horse

Responsible equine rehoming

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