Winter Weight Watchers
22 January 2021Winter is the ideal time to encourage fatties to lose a few pounds. While we’re already looking forward to spring, the weather is still very wintery and there’s still time to encourage weight loss in those that need it.
Keeping yourself safe
22 January 2021Over the winter months, making sure both you and your horse are safe whilst at home, out driving is all about being prepared. The British Horse Society has put together this straightforward and essential advice.
World Horse Welfare Advice: Winter and laminitis
22 January 2021Laminitis is an extremely painful condition that can affect any horse, pony, donkey or mule. Laminitis is always a veterinary emergency and you should contact your vet immediately if you suspect your horse might have the condition. There is sometimes a belief that laminitis is only a risk during springtime, or when grass is actively growing, but episodes can occur all year round and we need to remain vigilant and maintain preventative management throughout the year.
How to plan for effective worming
08 January 2021Planning a diagnostic-led worm control programme is an effective way to treat and prevent worms. This practical guide has been compiled by Dr Corrine Austin (Austin Davis Biologics) and Prof Jacqui Matthews (Roslin Technologies).
A breed filled with gallic charm
08 January 2021Unless you have actually met a Normandie Cob, or spent time in their company enjoying the glorious delights that rural France has to offer, it will sound as if I am describing Brigadoon says Sally Redstone from Élevage Jouvin.
Making a carriage fit for a Queen
08 January 2021Think of a carriage for a queen and many would imagine the regal glamour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee State Coach pulled by six horses, making its way along The Mall glistening with gold trim. As John Wright discovers, the Queen in this story had a different reason for approaching the Kinross family.
Get a grip on your horse…
07 January 2021Reins are an essential part of the driving gear, not just for steering. One of the main connections to your horse, they are an important and a very individual choice.
Pasture management for horse paddocks
11 December 2020Many of us are currently having to deal with wet pastures and an abundance of mud. Any thoughts of paddock maintenance tend to be focused on keeping high traffic areas as free of deep mud as possible, but managing pasture is a year-round consideration which will bring many benefits to our horses, ensure year-round forage and help to reduce the problem of poaching.
Combating winter hoof conditions
08 December 2020The end of the outdoor competition season, sees many horses and ponies turned out to grass but with recent long spells of wet weather this can bring with it certain unwelcome health risks. Robinson Animal Healthcare offer advice on common winter ailments, how to avoid them and the most suitable treatment options to make winter worry-free.
Tips to Minimise the Risk of Winter Colic
07 December 2020Winter brings a much greater risk of sudden changes to diet and routine and therefore a higher risk of colic.