Vet clinic

What makes your horse unique? *H&H Plus*

Every horse has his own natural identity marks — if you know where to look. Peter Green MRCVS explains

Exploring donkey health *H&H Plus*

They’re the stars of our Christmas cards, but how healthy is the future for donkeys? Patrick Pollock FRCVS reports.

Jaw fractures in horses *H&H Plus*

Few injuries are as dramatic as a badly broken jaw, yet the healing potential can be surprisingly good, says Phil Cramp MRCVS

What causes a loss of hind-end propulsion? *H&H Plus*

What might cause a loss of hind-end propulsion? Dr Charlotte Oastler MRCVS explains

Understanding vasculitis in horses *H&H Plus*

The causes and consequences of inflammation of the blood vessels, a condition called vasculitis, remain poorly understood as Andrea Oakes discovers

A novel way of using extracted bone marrow to aid ligament healing *H&H subscribers*

A novel treatment using extracted bone marrow has given new hope to a sport pony with a ligament injury, as Matt Smith MRCVS explains

How to trot a horse up properly *H&H subscribers*

There’s a knack to trotting up a horse at an event or for a pre-purchase or lameness exam, as Liz Brown MRCVS explains

The potential side effects of equine medical treatments *H&H subscribers*

Should we worry about potential side-effects for medical treatments? Karen Coumbe MRCVS weighs it up

Reintroducing a mare to ridden work after having a foal

When a mare’s maternity leave is over, what’s the best way to reintroduce ridden exercise? Andrea Oakes investigates

Deep digital flexor tendon injuries: does it mean the end of your horse’s career? *H&H VIP*

Must damage to the deep digital flexor tendon signal an end to a horse’s athletic career? Professor Roger Smith outlines treatment challenges

Dealing with mysterious swellings in horses *H&H Plus*

Lumps or bumps that appear suddenly on a horse can be a cause for concern, as H&H explains

Filled legs in horses: how to identify the cause *H&H Plus*

While swollen legs caused by a lack of exercise are generally not serious, other problems may need urgent veterinary attention