Advice if your horse is on box rest
Box rest can be stressful for both you and your horse. We have put together some basic advice to try to keep you both sane, but if you are struggling to box rest your horse please don’t be afraid to contact your vet for further advice. Feeding Your horse will only require “maintenance” energy levels. […]
Should I insure my horse for vet fees?
Deciding whether or not to take out horse insurance is a very personal decision and there are many factors that should be taken into consideration. Typically, the reason most horse owners insure is fo...
Lameness investigation
The diagnosis and treatment of the lame horse can be frustrating and confusing. The aim of this article is to try and explain the processes that veterinary surgeons go through when dealing with a lame...
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is increasing throughout human and veterinary medicine, and at the same time there are no new classes of antibiotics being produced. This means that there is an increasing popula...
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 ...