Vet clinic

The effect of different head carriages on horses’ airways *H&H Plus*

What effect does dressage head and neck position have on a horse’s airway? Peter Green MRCVS finds out, in his latest research round-up

The horse grimace scale: How to spot dental discomfort by a horse’s face

Studies suggest that dental discomfort may be written all over a horse’s face - if you know what to look for

What is involved in a horse’s recovery after the cross-country phase *H&H Plus*

It takes a team to optimise a three-day-eventer’s recovery between the cross-country and showjumping phases, as Liz Brown MRCVS explains

Coping with arthritic horses during lockdown restrictions *H&H Plus*

Movement is key to managing arthritis, so current restrictions call for out-of-the-box thinking, explains Dr Liz Barr MRCVS

H&H explores an unusual colic case: idiopathic focal eosinophilic enteritis

When a dressage horse underwent emergency surgery, suspicions that this was no routine colic case proved correct. Andrea Oakes reports

Rectal palpation: The reason and risks *H&H Plus*

Rectal palpation can be revealing, but the procedure is not without risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS offers some inside information

Ways to manage your horses during the coronavirus pandemic *H&H Plus*

Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes

What your horse’s droppings can tell you about his health *H&H Plus*

What can your horse’s droppings tell you about his state of health? Dr Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS takes a closer look

New research into horses’ gums

New research into gums is giving dental experts something to chew on

Latest in the veterinary world on taking horses’ temperature *H&H Plus*

Temperature taking and rugging up are in the research news, reports Peter Green MRCVS

All you need to know about crib-biting *H&H Plus*

Findings from the past few years are building a bigger picture, explains Dr Andrew Hemmings

How new techniques for racing emergencies could make equestrian sport safer *H&H Plus*

New training and techniques for racing emergencies could mean safer sport for all horses and humans, as Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS explains

The benefits of equine swimming *H&H Plus*

Our pool of knowledge about the benefits of equine swimming is deepening, discovers Andrea Oakes

The best methods for treating equine wounds

Are you up to date with the latest ideas on wound treatment? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS offers a first-aid refresher

The science behind horses’ coats and what a good shine means *H&H Plus*

Dr Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS investigates the science behind horses’ coats

Vets trace unexpected source of banned substance aminorex *H&H Plus*

Peter Green MRCVS shares important news that may explain why some horses have been testing positive for aminorex

Vaccine breakthrough for African horse sickness *H&H Plus*

Peter Green MRCVS shares news of an encouraging development in the battle against African horse sickness

How to protect your stable yard from infections *H&H Plus*

If you teach visiting clients and their horses on your premises, are you opening the door to infectious disease? Andrea Oakes investigates

How hindlimb problems can affect a horse’s future prospects *H&H Plus*

Odd hindlimb action may point to shivers or stringhalt, but how might these complex conditions affect a horse’s future prospects? Andrea Oakes investigates

Exploring the cause of grass sickness

Recent research may have failed to identify the cause of grass sickness, but the drive to understand this often fatal disease continues, Andrea Oakes discovers