Horse Care Advice

Our horse care advice is designed to give you a comprehensive view at a wide range of popular equestrian maintainence. We have articles and case studies on Alternative therapies to help you weigh up the pros and cons. We discuss bandaging techniques, clipping and different types of clip, how to deal with flies and the ins and outs of livery to choose your horse a home.

	Alternative therapies All you'll ever need to know about alternative and complementary health treatments for your horse - from Shiatsu to Acupuncture to Magnetic Therapy to Animal Aromatherapy. We also have information on Bowen, Homeopathy, Cold water hydrotherapy, Osteopathy, Reiki, Healing, Equine Iridology and Crystal therapy.
	Bandaging Bandaging can be seen as a lost art - but not anymore! With our fantastic advice and video, you'll be bandaging in the stable, out travelling, for support ... whenever your horse needs a bit of extra cushioning.
	Clipping Check out our fantastic clipping advice today! We have everything you need, whether you're an old hand or this is your first time clipping. You can use our guides to work out which types of clipper or trimmer you need as well as which clip you should use on your horse. Is your horse clipper-phobic? Look no further - we have a simple step-by-step guide to overcoming your horse's fear.
	Electrolytes It's important to help horses who are working hard to fight dehydration and fatigue from the inside out. See our guide to how electrolytes can help.
	Equine Pilates The pilates concept was invented nearly 100 years ago but more recently, classes specifically aimed at horse riders have become popular so the next logical step was to develop a course for the horse himself. We speak to ACPAT chartered physiotherapist and equine pilates practitioner, Celia Cohen, who advises how you can give it a go...
	Flies Horses hate flies (and riders don't like them much either!) In our great advice section, veterinarian Gil Riley tells us how to manage these pesky creatures - and have a more comfortable horse on those long summer days.
	Lameness We all fear going to the field or stable to find our horse is lame - but it's something we'll all experience at some point. There are many different causes and degrees of lameness, from a slight unevenness to a total reluctance to put his leg on the ground but, if you're prepared, then you can help reduce some of the stress involved. Read on for our top 10 tips on what to do before your vet arrives.
	Livery Finding a yard to suit you and your horse can be very tiring. Livery yards can be heaven or hell, depending on where you end up and how it's managed. Our advice shows you how to get the most from your yard - and have a happy horse to boot.
	Massage Jim Masterson is Equine Massage Therapist for the US Endurance Team and many international competition horses. He teached a unique method of bodywork that recognizes and follows the visual responses of the horse to touch, to find and release accumulated muscle and structural stress.
	Moody mares Mares - you either love them or hate them. Some riders believe they make the best and most loyal competition horses, while others think they are a nightmare to ride and handle. Whichever camp you fall into, you'll find all you need to know about managing mares and their moods in this great section.
	Mud-busting advice Wherever you go and whatever you do with horses, you’re guaranteed to bump into mud fever at some point. The effects can range from very subtle, small scabby areas on the legs and heels to more widespread red sores, cracked heels and scabbing.
	Turnout? As spring approaches and we chuck our mucking out tools in a ceremonial heap, we look at whether turnout is the best option for a happy, healthy horse...
	Understanding Grass Sickness The UK has the highest incidence of equine grass sickness in the world so it's important that we try to understand what it is about the way we manage our horses here that's putting them at risk. Although many questions remain unanswered, researchers are starting to unravel this mysterious killer and find new ways in which we can help to minimise its occurrence.
	Worming advice There are so many wormers on the shelves, with vastly different prices, so which to use? Follow our easy guide for when to worm, how horses become infested as well as worming myths debunked and whether you should worm or test...
	Year long horse care Check out our fantastic guide to year long horse care. We cover the annual essentials such as tetanus and flu vaccinations, hoof care and worming, as well as all the seasonal health issues. From sweet itch in the spring to dietary changes in the autumn, you won't need to go anywhere else!