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Heaves In Horses
Heaves, or more commonly known now as Equine asthma, can affect any horse, at any time. Heaves in horses does not affect any breed in particular and can appear (and sometimes disappear) at any time. Watching your horse struggle to breathe is distressing for any owner. Heaves/COPD/RAO/Equine asthma are all terms used to describe a…
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Mallanders & Sallanders and it’s treatment
Mallanders and Sallanders and it’s treatment is a hotly debated topic with conflicting advice as to it’s management. Mallanders is mainly found in cobs and heavy horses but can affect any breed. Hyperkeratosis, more commonly known as Mallanders and Sallanders, is a skin disease akin to eczema in people. There is no cure, but ongoing…
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10 DIY fly spray recipes for horses
Not only can flies irritate your horse, they can often carry diseases that can be transferred to your horse. Fly sprays are commercially available, but there are effective potions that you can make at home for a fraction of the cost. Using a fly spray alongside fly rugs, masks, and fly boots, will help keep…
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8 ways to keep flies away from horses
The only downside to a gloriously warm summer can be the number of flies and midges that seem to be everywhere. 8 ways to keep flies away from horses are looked at in this article so you can choose the best method for you. Flies and midges are irritating to horses, and normally worse in…
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Why is my horse biting?
Apart from being annoying, a horse that bites can be potentially dangerous. Why is my horse biting is a question that most horse owners ask at some point. It may be a new behaviour, or a trait that a new horse has. Either way, finding the root cause and stopping this behaviour is what this…
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Sarcoids: Frequently Asked Questions
Sarcoids can be worrying, especially if they’re sited where tack would usually sit. Sarcoids: Frequently Asked Questions aims to answer the most regularly asked questions and outline the most common treatment regimes used to reduce or remove sarcoids from your horse. Sarcoid growths worry some owners more than others. Whilst some sarcoids have no impact…
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Horse ridden vices
Horse ridden vices are those stereotypy behaviours that occur whilst the horse is ridden. These can include bucking, napping, rearing, and bolting amongst others. Ridden vices are unpleasant behaviours that your horse may exhibit when you ride. These behaviours often have underlying reasons that need investigating and putting right. A happy and confident horse is…
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Horse Stable Vices
Horse stable vices are those behaviours that are unwanted, and generally repetitive. There are 4 main vices that stabled and stalled horses can suffer with; box walking, cribbing, weaving, and windsucking. When a horse is stabled, especially for an extended period, it may develop behaviours that are unwelcome. These vices can be detrimental to your…
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Track systems for horses
Track systems for horses and track liveries are not a new idea, but they are growing in popularity as more people recognise the benefits to their horses from a track lifestyle. Paddock Paradise is one of the best known types of track systems for horses. The idea is that horses are provided with an environment…
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Oil for horses
There are many benefits of oil for horses diets. Incorporating oil into your horse’s diet can help in a multitude of ways, from improving coat health, to helping the joints of older equines. Choosing which oil to feed though can be a tough decision as there are so many on the market. This article will…
