How To Keep Your Horse Safe From Infectious Diseases

Most owners vaccinate their horse for Equine Influenza, and are aware of the implications of a Strangles outbreak, but biosecurity on many yards remains very poor. Owners tend to rely on Equine Influenza vaccinations to protect their horse, but vaccinations are only...

Does my horse need electrolytes?

We have rather inconsistent summers here in the UK, and hot weather can come out of nowhere. When the temperature rises many owners will be wondering if their horse needs to be given electrolytes.   What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals which are...

Why Are Our Horses Getting Fatter?

Why Are Our Horses Getting Fatter?   Equine obesity is at an all time high, with rates as high as 70% for some populations of the horse world. Research suggests that owners now see an overweight horse as ‘normal’, making it difficult for an individual to...