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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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Today (19 October 2017) the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will parade in Hyde Park to mark its 70th anniversary. Go behind the scenes to see what life is like for the horses on the yard in Woolwich, London
‘If you can prevent deterioration until the vet arrives, you're going to do such an amazing thing’
Can a competition horse live in the field full-time? Martha Terry looks at the evidence for 24/7 grass management and assesses the pros and cons
Scientists reveal that horses take each other at face value when exchanging looks across the yard, says Andrea Oakes
Do we always listen to what our horses are trying to tell us? A new study is linking facial expressions with the presence of musculoskeletal pain, explains Dr Sue Dyson
Horse & Hound meets one owner whose horse is suffering from sweet itch — and finds out how she is managing the problem
Horse & Hound meets one owner whose 14.3hh all-rounder suffers from photosensitivity — and finds out how she is managing the problem
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
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...
Dressage rider and self-confessed "control freak" Sarah Millis shows H&H readers how to produce plaits which will wow the judges
Enjoy the sunshine but beware of sunburn — reduce your horse’s exposure to damaging UV rays this summer, with advice from Dr Philip Ivens
Can you future-proof your horse's health? Andrea Oakes asks veterinary experts for their advice
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
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
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
National pet charity Blue Cross has highlighted horse health care with some essential first aid tips for owners
Scientific studies suggest that the trend for ever-tighter nosebands has serious welfare implications. Dr Orla Doherty explains how veterinary researchers are gathering evidence
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
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
