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Feather Mites

Feather Mites

The winter arrives, and your cob, with their beautiful long feathers starts to stamp, bite, and itch their legs at any given opportunity, due to an invisible pest

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Injured Or Unwell?

Injured Or Unwell?

Because horses are a prey species, it can be challenging to identify signs of pain. In the wild, they will hide their illnesses and injuries to avoid attracting predators

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Over Rugging

Over Rugging

As temperatures drop, it’s tempting to reach for one of the rugs in our horse’s wardrobe

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Laminitis And The First Frost

Laminitis And The First Frost

The dangers continue after summer, Laminitis is a disease of the foot which causes inflammation of the laminae

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Feeding The Good Doer

Feeding The Good Doer

Excellent management of the ‘good-doer’ requires year-round commitment

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Exercising On Hard Ground

Exercising On Hard Ground

Why is cantering on hard ground a problem? Upon impact with the ground, your horse’s hoof is subjected to a great deal of concussive force

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Equine Surgery

Equine Surgery

Routine general anaesthesia requires careful planning. The horse must be fully assessed to ensure good health before surgery

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Donkey Care

Donkey Care

We love treating equines of all shapes and sizes and know that no two animals are the same

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Buttercups

Buttercups

We see numerous weeds and one of these, which can cause issues for horses, is the buttercup. Find out why these can be a cause for concern 

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Box Rest

Box Rest

Box rest is often necessary but can be a worry for owners

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Ragwort Poisoning in Horses

Ragwort Poisoning in Horses

Ragwort poisoning can be very dangerous to our horses, let’s take a look at how to keep them safe during the spring…

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Equine Influenza Outbreak

Equine Influenza Outbreak

Some notes and guidance on keeping your horse safe from influenza. Read more about symptoms of the condition and what to do if you're concerned...

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