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5 Things Every Horse Owner Needs To Know about Laminitis

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1. What is laminitis? Laminitis is a painful and potentially crippling disease that can be fatal to horses and

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If you thought a horse’s ears were just for hearing with – you’d be mistaken! They are a window into

0 Comments #coat, #moulting, #native, Horse, Pony

Do you look like a giant hairball 5 minutes after grooming your horse or pony? Yup! It’s that time of

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Respiratory infections whether caused by viruses or bacteria and sometimes mycoplasma are more common in younger horses, especially less than

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The word colic fills horse-owners with dread, it is a general term to describe abdominal pain and covers many different

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Results from a recent survey* on equine dental disease suggest that many horses do indeed have toothache or dental issues

As we excitedly get ready to welcome in a new season, the increase in daylight hours (more time to ride!),

Mud fever or pastern dermatitis as it is officially known is one of the worst winter perils for horses and

Image credit: Hyygain Topline is the Holy Grail well, almost! It’s what we are all striving for in our horses

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Have you been tempted to slip a rug on your horse this last couple of weeks? Heavy downpours and chilly