Water water everywhere and clouds of biting pests
When will the midge season end? I can’t be the only one plagues by these pesky critters – so tiny they get everywhere and so annoying they drive the ponies crazy. I’m not even sure what the critters are – I always refer to them as midges, but they depending on the season sometimes they are […]
Who would have a SFP (Small Fat Pony)?
The SFP Enigma: Small (fat) ponies are eternally popular but as an owner myself, I find the smaller the pony the bigger the challenge to keep them fit and healthy. Sensible Option 1 I tried restricting them… but they just slept (conserving energy)! Sensible Option 2 I tried muzzling them… but they don’t appear to […]
Equine Digital Pulses – How to find them (with photos)
We shared a post recently on our Facebook page which was shared widely and so here are details again if you missed them. Many thanks www.ironfreehoof.com for creating this content. All information is directly copied from their page without amendment. Equine Digital Pulses Hoof Anatomy and Leg Structure Checking equine digital pulses is an important horse […]
Straight from the horse’s mouth.. the importance of equine dental heath
Thanks to Mat Carter from Midland Equine Dental Services for this information. Warning Signs Most horses will experience some form of dental problems during their lives. Unfortunately many horses show no outward signs of pain or discomfort so it is often not until a dental examination that these problems are identified and can be treated. For […]
A spring in your step or sore feet?
While the longer days and greener grass should be a welcome sight for horse owners, spring grass can often be a challenge with devastating results if not managed correctly. Many horses and ponies are not exercised as rigorously as nature intended and so controlling grass intake is an essential skill for owners. If you are […]
Professional Qualifications = Quality Service
Professionals working with horses can boast an array of qualifications and experience, so what can their certificates actually tell you, the horse owner, about the standard of their work? The British Horse Society offer a range of respected and progressive qualifications that provide professionals with knowledge and skills according to the level they attain. If you are […]
Is carrying the tail to one side the sign of a problem?
The causes and what to do about it. The horse’s tail is more than just a beautiful extension that is useful to swat flies in the summer. It has many purposes; the horse uses it to communicate, to aid balance, to assist with temperature regulation and to protect vital areas of anatomy! It is an […]
Making the most of your grazing
Paddock maintenance isn’t complicated, arduous or particularly hard – it just needs a quick half hour inspection and walk-over around this time of year (early to mid spring). What may look green from your house may well be a bit sparse, muddy and damaged when you get up close and personal with it! Is the […]
Equinepharmacognosy
Help your horse to heal itself. The sense of smell to the animal kingdom plays such an important role, not only as a way to communicate and identify others of the same or different species, but also plays a vital role in how they relate to medicinal plants. Since the dawn of time animals have […]
Who is qualified to look after my horse’s teeth ?
Knowing who is qualified to look after your horse’s teeth has been a complicated issue for well over a decade. Many people use the term “equine dental technician” but this does not necessarily mean they have undertaken a recognised qualification and surprisingly there is no law against any individual setting themselves up as a “horse […]