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Mud fever - what to do

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Harriet Linton, 10 December 2009 16:28

How to prevent, treat and cope with this painful condition, with real life advice from experts and readers. Don’t let your horse near a muddy paddock until you’ve read this. 1. Many conditions look very similar to mud fever, so make sure you know what you’re treating and, if in any doubt, call your vet. Expert advice and the right ...

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Clipping Advice - Choosing the right clippers

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Harriet Linton, 21 October 2009 15:47

Clipping is not just for competition horses. If you plan to work your horse over the winter months, even if it’s just a couple of times a week, you need to think about clipping him. Horses can get hot when ridden even in colder weather, and drying off a sweaty horse with a long, thick coat isn’t easy. If you ...

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Headshaking advice: What is headshaking?

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Harriet Linton, 06 May 2009 09:58

Picture this: It’s a beautiful, sunny spring day and you decide to go for a hack. Suddenly, your horse starts to act as though a bee has flown up his nose and stung him. He flings his head up and down and throws a front leg out, pawing the ground. You stop and he immediately turns his head and tries ...

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Plan a healthy year with your horse! Part 5: Autumn

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Harriet Linton, 09 December 2008 09:20

Autumn brings darker nights and cooler weather – but don’t despair, there is still plenty you can do to keep your horse happy and healthy. This year, the clocks change on October 25, but at least you get an extra hour in bed (or at the yard!) Winter rugs – time to shop for new winter rugs or get your ...

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Plan a healthy year with your horse! Part 4: Summer

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Harriet Linton, 09 December 2008 09:15

With summer here at last it’s tempting to think the horse owner’s problems are over, but there are still some issues to be aware of to make life easier for you and keep your horse at his healthy best. Dehydration – keep an eye on your horse’s water intake in really hot weather or if in hard work when it ...

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Plan a healthy year with your horse! Part 3: Spring

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Harriet Linton, 09 December 2008 09:10

Spring is a great time for horse owners as we look forward to longer days and more time for riding. Make the most of it all by being prepared. In 2009 British Summertime starts on Sunday March 29, when we will lose an hour of sleep – but gain more daylight in the evenings! Changing diets – be prepared! Grass ...

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5 winter health problems: Rain Scald

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Harriet Linton, 20 October 2008 09:01

Rain scald is caused by the same bacteria that cause mud fever - Dermatophilus congolensis. It is a skin infection that can appear on horses’ backs, if they’re left out in wet weather. It is more commonly seen in the winter months when the horses’ coats can remain wet for long periods of time. The bacteria get into the soft ...

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