Every horse owner knows that the should run their hands over their horse every day, so that they can detect any changes ie any lumps that might have appeared, any wounds, strange growths or any discharges.So, what if you do…

If your vet has told you that your horse needs box rest, the chances are that your heart has sunk! Keeping a horse confined to his stable for days, never mind weeks or months, is never a pleasant task.Yet if…

All horse owners like to think they know their horses - and we probably do know them better than anyone else does. But are you in tune with all the aspects you should be familiar with? Follow the few articles…

It's vital that you know what is normal behaviour for your horse and what needs further investigation. Having had horses in numerous livery yards it's always been fascinating to see how many people just do not seem to really notice…

It's easy to get into a routine with horses - and before you know it, you've caught him, picked out feet, fed him and put him to bed. Being efficient is great BUT you need to always observe your horse…

This is one of the common painkillers used for horses, especially if the horse is lame. It can be used for horses over long periods eg if a horse has chronic degenerative joint disease.NB Bute can be toxic to small…

Anyone who has been present at a five-stage vetting of a prospective new horse may well have seen flexion tests being performed. These will also be done during certain lameness examinations, for instance, if your horse is suspected to have…

This type of examination needs to be undertaken carefully as it’s easy for either or both the vet and horse to potentially be injured.Your horse may need a rectal examination if he’s colicky – the vet can feel part of…