Summer horsecare
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The summer rugging dilemma — how to keep horses show clean but cool
How can you keep your horse clean without them overheating?
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: reasons to both love and hate summer, and a thank you to the World Cup
The Pony Mad Mum talks us through the pros and cons of the current warm weather
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7 things you need to know before your first summer championship show
Who needs Ibiza when you’re heading to the summer champs?!
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8 ways to enjoy the sunshine with your horse
Riders love sunshine, but the rise in temperature can impact on your horse. Make sure his time in the sun is as enjoyable as possible with the following handy advice
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‘You’re supposed to take away anything they can scratch on — but I can’t take his teeth out’
Horse & Hound meets one owner whose horse is suffering from sweet itch — and finds out how she is managing the problem
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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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How to make fly spray for horses: Horse & Hound readers’ recipes
Sometimes it's our own secret recipes that work the best as we try to battle the summer flies — take a look at the suggestions below for inspiration
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Great deals on summer equine essentials [Promotion]
To help you make the most of the summer months, we have negotiated some special deals from H&H partners on summer essentials
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How to keep hooves healthy this summer
Hoof health is a top priority in the summer months, when cracks, splits and bruising can soon lead to soundness problems, so we find out how to survive the season
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Summer management: keeping cool
There are lots of little things you can do to make competing in the summer more comfortable for both you and your horse
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The legacy of an Indian summer
With summer nearing an end, H&H explains what preparations we should be making for autumn
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First aid: Handling heatstroke in horses
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Understanding swellings
Deciding whether a lump is a harmless fly bite or nasty abscess is vital when deciding what treatment is required
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Caring for your horse's eyes
Practical advice from Horse & Hound on preventing infection in your horses' eyes this summer
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Flies that attack horses: knowing what you are dealing with
