Summer horsecare

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

‘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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

The legacy of an Indian summer

With summer nearing an end, H&H explains what preparations we should be making for autumn

First aid: Handling heatstroke in horses

Understanding swellings

Deciding whether a lump is a harmless fly bite or nasty abscess is vital when deciding what treatment is required

Caring for your horse's eyes

Practical advice from Horse & Hound on preventing infection in your horses' eyes this summer

Flies that attack horses: knowing what you are dealing with