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Horse care tips
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As dedicated horse owners, we are always looking to do the best for our equine partners, to ensure they are kept in the best of health.
Horse care tips from Horse & Hound experts and fellow readers can help ensure your horse is in peak condition while maintaining their wellbeing. You’ll also find it’s possible to save money without damaging your horse’s welfare.
So whether you’re looking for ways to save on your livery bill, wondering when to start bringing your horse in at night or looking for advice to make the winter months less arduous, we can help.
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Photosensitivity: ‘She looked like an acid burns victim’
Horse & Hound meets one owner whose 14.3hh all-rounder suffers from photosensitivity — and finds out how she is managing the problem
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‘You can never relax about laminitis — it’s always there’: managing the condition
As much as we look forward to the long evenings and warmer weather, summer can have its downsides too — especially if your horse or pony suffers from laminitis
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23 ways to beat flies this summer
We might be excited about the prospect of some sun — but with it comes the pesky flies. So we asked Horse & Hound readers to reveal their handy tips for keeping flies at bay. Start stocking up...
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How to create perfect dressage plaits
Dressage rider and self-confessed "control freak" Sarah Millis shows H&H readers how to produce plaits which will wow the judges
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How to protect your horse from sunburn *H&H VIP*
Enjoy the sunshine but beware of sunburn — reduce your horse’s exposure to damaging UV rays this summer, with advice from Dr Philip Ivens
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Can you future-proof your horse's health? *H&H VIP*
Can you future-proof your horse's health? Andrea Oakes asks veterinary experts for their advice
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Dusty environments and horses *H&H VIP*
Dust levels in some stables and indoor schools are worryingly high, and is it really possible to calm stressy types? Peter Green MRCVS outlines the latest in veterinary research
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Moving horses to a new environment *H&H VIP*
Is your horse on the move? Dr David Marlin explains how to ease the transition to a new environment and minimise the risk of illness or reduced performance
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Herd behaviour in horses *H&H VIP*
Fights and flying heels can soon put horses at pasture in peril, but careful management brings harmony to the herd, as Gemma Pearson MRCVS explains
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12 essential pieces of first aid advice for an equine emergency
National pet charity Blue Cross has highlighted horse health care with some essential first aid tips for owners
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The affects of noseband pressure *H&H VIP*
Scientific studies suggest that the trend for ever-tighter nosebands has serious welfare implications. Dr Orla Doherty explains how veterinary researchers are gathering evidence
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The risks of roadwork *H&H VIP*
Early-season roadwork can build bone strength and develop muscular and cardiovascular fitness, but the concussive forces created can be damaging. Dr David Marlin outlines the risks
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Winter hacking: how to stay safe (and have fun at the same time)
Winter weather can be unpredictable, the light can diminish rapidly and horses can become overly-fresh due to lack of exercise. Solicitor Emma Melia, who specialises in serious personal injury litigation, explains how to be prepared if you're heading out hacking
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Pot Noodles, tennis balls in troughs and other winter survival tips
Top riders and H&H readers share their tips for coping through the winter months — from exercising horses in the morning to investing in a turnout rug with a neck hood
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Is your stable yard ready for snow?
With snow forecast for some parts of the UK later this week, Lottie Butler finds out how to get prepared and avoid a total lock-down
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What makes the perfect equine athlete? *H&H VIP*
What makes the perfect equine athlete? Andrea Oakes discovers whether there’s a blueprint for sporting success
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Separation anxiety in horses *H&H VIP*
Why do some horses form such strong bonds with others — and panic when parted from their companions? Gemma Pearson MRCVS explains the causes of clingy behaviour and how to deal with it.
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Equine herpes: all you need to know
What threat does equine herpes infection pose to our horses’ health — and how worried should we be following a case in our local area?
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Is your horse ready for the winter? *H&H VIP*
With the clocks about to turn back, now is the time to assess your horse’s chances of staying healthy through the cold months ahead. Roger Lee MRCVS outlines factors to consider
