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Time to spring clean!

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 12:10

Set aside a sunny weekend to clean stables and field shelters. Paul Francis, of West Sussex stable supplier Redmire, tells us how:- Old bedding can make walls damp, so remove it all, along with any rubber matting.- Hose all areas before leaving them to dry.- While the mats are outside, wash them down.- Give roof areas and trusses a good sweep or even an ...

Good grooming and hoof care

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 12:01

From spiky rubber massagers and doublesided gel groomers, to traditional rubber or retractable curry combs, there’s an array of kit to choose from to help your horse shed his winter coat.For spring grooming, the Hill Brush Company (HBC) also recommends the Mexican Whisk. This has grass root fibre bristles which need to be softened in water before working the brush ...

Laminitis prevention

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 11:54

“Prevention is easier than cure,” warns Robert Eustace FRCVS, a leading authority on laminitis. Early planning could avert the onset of this painful and potentially crippling condition, which is defined as inflammation of the sensitive laminae that bond the hoof wall to the pedal bone.Obesity and overeating are responsible for most cases of laminitis, according to Robert, making an attack ...

Tackling flies and sweet itch

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 11:45

Spring preparation can help keep fly numbers under control in the seasons ahead.“The muck heap is a major fly breeding ground, so cover it with a plastic sheet to increase the muck heap temperature,” suggests Your Horse vet Gil Riley.“This kills the developing fly larvae, thus decreasing adult fly numbers.” Gil also recommends emptying any water lying undisturbed in old buckets or ...

Perfect turnout tips

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 11:36

Next time you turn your horse out, stop and look down between those mud-covered wellies at what’s beneath your feet. It’s something that few of us do, according to Miles Greenwood of Yorkshire-based pasture specialists Equine Pasture Maintenance.“Spring is the ideal time to assess the state of your fields,” says Miles. “As things start to grow, take a good look ...

Watch your horse's weight

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 11:10

It may be the media buzzword, but is obesity really a threat to equine health?Most definitely, says Your Horse vet Gil Riley, of Pool House Veterinary Group in Staffordshire. He believes that monitoring your horse’s weight this spring is a must.“Fat is far from being an inert, cuddly substance,” warns Gil. “It’s a reservoir of toxic inflammatory mediators, released into the horse’s ...

Get your horse fit

Justine Thompson, 09 March 2010 11:01

Make sure your horse is fit for spring activities with some advice from endurance rider Liz Taylor... - Increase the workload steadily and keep it varied.- Beware of trotting endlessly on the road – it can do more harm than good. But trotting up hills is great exercise.- Ensure your horse works on the bit and in the correct outline. By strengthening ...

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