Horse Care
Horse care advice
Caring for your horse in hot weather
The summer heat can be dangerous to horses, especially when it is made worse by high humidity. Horses can become dehydrated, lethargic and generally reluctant to work. Severe heat stress can cause colic, diarrhoea or collapse, so it is important to keep your horse cool. Young, old and ill horses are more vulnerable and must […]
Supplements
Using Supplements The market for supplements is huge and many owners find different supplements useful for caring for their horse. However, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the vast number of options available for your horse. Manufacturers of supplements do not have to tell you how much of an...
Moody mare – is it her hormones?
Mares are seasonal breeders and require long, light days to induce follicular activity. In the UK, most mares begin cycling naturally from mid-March and continue until autumn. This is when they enter ...
When is it the right time to say goodbye?
It's always that difficult question when you have an older horse or pony. They are getting progres...
Rugging your horse
Bear in mind that when we feel cold, your horse can still feel very comfortable. Horses have a different thermoneutral zone than humans, so this means that a healthy unclipped horse typically only feels the cold when temperatures drop to 0ºC. When deciding what rug to use, or whether your horse ...
Winter care advice
As the days get shorter and the weather deteriorates all equestrians experience the feeling of dread for the long winter ahead. For us, winter isn’t just about wrapping up warm and enjoying evenings in front of the fire. Whilst we pull on some extra layers and brave the mud to ensure our beloved...