Health

The summer time brings with it much loved days of sunshine and extended daylight hours to spend more time with your four-legged friends. It also often offers many more opportunities to compete in equestrian sport; whether that be in Pony...

In the past month the weather has taken a turn towards much colder temperatures in much of the UK. A change in temperature means a change in management for our horses and ponies which can provide a challenge for equine...

With Halloween and Bonfire Night swiftly approaching, many people will be looking forward to hosting parties or attending public fireworks events. This annual, traditional event allows us here in the UK to enjoy a fun, colourful and exciting display of...

This Summer the majority of us in the UK have had hot, sunny and rain free weather. Though most of us enjoy these sunny days - boosting vitamin D levels, topping up the tan and relaxing in the warmth, the...

Summer so far has been fabulous, with ample sunshine, warm temperatures and now extended weeks of hot weather beyond usual expectations for this time of year! The flip side for us country folk, is that it has resulted in very...

Spring and good weather are finally upon us bringing a combination of sunshine and rain creating lush grazing. Though quite delightful to our horses the ingestion of this rich grass is commonly associated with increasing the risk of laminitis.  The word...

Our equine friends are notorious their sensitive digestive systems with many horses and ponies prone to digestive problems such as colic or gastric ulcers. In our latest blog we take a look at how to avoid these all-too-common issues. The...

The colder weather has arrived and for many horse owners this snap in the air can spell stiffer joints for their equines. Our horse's joints are crucial as they facilitate movement and absorb impact but over time joints naturally suffer...

Whether your equine is a hard-working competition horse or a happy hacker the autumn months bring about new challenges for the horse owner such as reduced light, colder weather, mud and depending on temperament a lack of enjoy or fresh...