Tag: horse health

Horse supplements: It pays to be proactive
When it comes to starting the season, you want your horse in the best possible shape. We caught up with Kate Hore RNutr (Animal) R.Anim.Technol (Cert), Head Nutritionist at NAF, about the essential supplements you may want to consider
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The art of horse nutrition
Understanding what a balanced diet for your horse looks like can be a challenge. Katie Williams, Technical Manager at Dengie, advises
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Spot, treat and prevent winter horse ailments
The colder months can present a challenge, so we talked to equine vet Jane Nixon MA Vet MB BSc MRCVS about the most common winter ailments
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Winter riding: Get your schedule right
Remind yourself of your goals to determine what you do with your horse in the off-season, advises equine vet Peter Milligan
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Top tips for horse feeding in winter
Katie Williams, Technical Manager at Dengie, guides us through the challenges of getting diet correct for the coldest season
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Winter horse management: stabling or turnout?
Choosing the best winter management for your horse? Here’s equine vet Jane Nixon’s summary of the pros and cons of both
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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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