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What to Feed Your Horse in the Winter

2012-12-17T0:0+00:00

Calorie intake must be increased during the winter, due to the cold weather. Your horse will need more energy to keep warm. But you need to make sure that you up the number of calories in the correct way with the correct food. When increasing the calories in your horse’s diet you can...

Keeping Your Horse Safe during Firework Nights

2012-11-02T0:0+00:00

November 5th comes around quickly every year, but make sure you’re prepared. It is good to be prepared so you can keep your horse calm and comfortable because the noises can be very frightening for them and make them very nervous. The first way to be best prepared is ...

Caring For Your Horse in the Winter

2012-10-10T0:0+00:00

Summer care and winter care for your horse will change slightly, especially if the summer and winter temperature changes are vast in your country. This will include the UK. Although our summers are usually rainy, we can expect snow in the winter as we have had it in recent previous years; theref...

What to look for when buying a foal

2012-08-07T0:0+00:00

If you have ever considered buying a foal, you will understand the difficulty that many riders face when trying to assess a baby. Young horses are certainly cute, but they don’t look anything like the mature horses that they will develop into. So how can you assess a foal, and ...

How to recognise when your horse is approaching foaling

2012-06-18T0:0+00:00

Horsemart reader and blogger Lucy Saxelby talks us through some of the tell tale signs of when a mare is getting ready to foal. *Warning* some of the descriptions in this article are quite graphic – this is nature after all! So you have bitten the bullet and after weeks, months or years ...

How to spot hindlimb lameness in horses

2012-06-18T0:0+00:00

Are you unsure how to spot hindlimb lameness in horses? Here, Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist Kirsty Haines suggests some of the things to look out for. Spotting lameness in horses is a funny business. Sometimes it’s blatantly obvious, but what about when it’s not? ...

What is equine massage?

2012-05-25T0:0+00:00

Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist Kirsty Haines tells us what we need to know about equine massage. “Do you do equine massage?” the lady on the end of the phone asks. It’s a question Chartered Physios get asked a lot. My first thought is, of course we do! We u...

What is joint disease?

2012-05-23T0:0+00:00

Have you ever wondered what joint disease in horses actually is, how it occurs and how it can be treated? Here, Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist Kirsty Haines tells us what we need to know about joint disease. Joint disease in horses I often get calls from owners whose horses have been di...

What is cold hosing?

2012-05-22T0:0+00:00

Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist Kirsty Haines fills us in on cold hosing: the rationale behind it, how it works and the benefits. What is cold hosing? Myth, mystery or wives tale? A question asked recently during a lecture to students at Askham Bryan College, York, got me thinking abou...

How to prepare your mare for breeding

2012-02-07T0:0+00:00

Ensuring that your mare is correctly prepared to carry a foal well in advance of the desired time of breeding can save you not just time and money, but also your mare’s health. A horse’s natural breeding season runs through the longest days of the year, but certain breeds have operationa...

Coping with aggressive breeding stallions

2012-01-30T0:0+00:00

Stallions are known to be intense breeding animals. When thinking about stallions for sale buyers should be aware that these horses can be a challenge to look after, particularly when breeding as they become aggressive. Not knowing how to deal with stallions could mean your horse is not getting the...

How to put on hock boots

2011-11-24T0:0+00:00

Hock boots are used during travelling, to protect the horse’s hocks from knocks or bangs, and especially during long journeys if the horse is likely to lean on its hocks during transport. They may also be used when horses are stabled, if they are prone to pressure sores when lying down. Some ...

How to choose the rigth bedding for your horse

2011-11-18T0:0+00:00

Choosing the right bedding for your horse can be an important decision, financially and for the welfare of your horse. Read this article to find out more about the main types of bedding and their advantages and disadvantages. It’s crucial for a horse’s health and comfort that they ar...

How to clip difficult or afraid horses

2011-11-11T0:0+00:00

Late autumn brings the annual fun of clipping your horse. If you are lucky, you’ll have an amenable equine who views being clipped on a par with a spa massage - unfortunately this is not always the case. Frightened horses tend to react in two main ways, either throwing themselves around and...

How to use a hoofpick

2011-08-12T0:0+00:00

Before you even pick up a hoof to begin picking it out, you need to choose the right hoof pick for you. Some picks come with a small brush to help cleaning and clearing of the hoof, others are purely the pick, a hooked shape utensil that will aid you with the clearing of...

Grooming dressage horses

2011-06-22T0:0+00:00

This article describes some top tips to make sure a horse looks its very best for competing in dressage. Following these tips in your everyday grooming routines will help keep your horse’s coat, mane and tail perfect.

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Tips For Grooming Your Horse Before a Horse Show

2011-05-03T0:0+00:00

If you want to shine at a horse show, it’s always important to make sure your horse is looking at its very best during equestrian competition. Therefore in the days leading up and the morning of the event itself, it’s crucial to dedicate a little time to horse grooming. Although th...

How to Prepare Mares for Foaling

2011-03-10T0:0+00:00

Having pregnant mares is an exciting time for anyone as you eagerly anticipate the birth. However, there is some work that needs to be put in during the last 2 months in the pregnancy to ensure that both foal and mare are properly cared for. Find out how you can ensure horse health is well looked af...

How to Protect Horses from the Cold

2010-12-21T0:0+00:00

Everyone needs their horse in winter to be as healthy and comfortable as possible so that he can be mentally and physically prepared for the new season. There is a certain amount of horse care that you will need to administer in order to ensure that your horse in winter is happy. • If it ...

How to care for horses in winter

2010-12-21T0:0+00:00

Every horse in winter will develop a thicker coat when daylight hours become shorter. However, with human interference and an increasingly sheltered life, a degree of extra horse care is needed in order to keep your equines safe and healthy during the cold months. As well as ensuring they sta...