Tag: horse health
Technology: The future is here
Gaining the edge could be made easier, thanks to the latest technologies to boost equine wellbeing and hone performance
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How to spot worms and get treated
Worms are a threat to your horse’s health, so deworming is an essential part of your horse-care routine. Westgate Laboratories’ Claire Shand reveals the signs, treatment and tests available
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How to prevent disease in horses
Vet Sarah Hunter shares her tips to keep your horse and yard healthy
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What you need to know about horse hydration
Equine vet Katie Brickman, a specialist in sports horse lameness and poor performance, answers your questions
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Expert advice on worming horses
Whatever the season, here’s everything you need to know about worming horses according to specialists from a UK-Vet Equine roundtable
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All you need to know about physiotherapy for horses
Physiotherapist Rachel Greetham explains what animal physiotherapy is and when it can benefit your horse
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How to keep flies off horses this season
Warm weather and longer days mean summer – but also flies. Emma Farrell MRCVS and NAF highlight the signs and symptoms of fly irritation and how best to control it
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Eventing in hot weather
While absolutely perfect for garden lounging, hot weather requires a bit more consideration if you are out eventing, so here are our tips
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Effective parasite control
Keep your horse happy, healthy and parasite-free with our hints and tips on worming and preventing wormer resistance
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A brief overview of equine dentistry
Equine vet Dr Till Hörmann outlines the possible dental problems in competition horses and the symptoms to watch out for.
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12 tips to keep your horse hydrated
Equine vet Katie Brickman shares her helpful hints to keep your horse hydrated this summer
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What is embryo transfer?
What is embryo transfer, how is it changing event horse breeding and what foals have been born to famous mums because of it?
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Is your horse overweight?
Managing your horse’s weight can be difficult, especially during the summer when there is often an abundance of...
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Horse health diary: Taking care of joints
Looking efter your eventer's joints is vital to ensuring optimum performance and longevity. Vet and eventer Katie Brickman...
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