Keeping Dehydration at Bay
With the British heat wave continuing to bake us and our horses, it’s important to take some time to check…
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From Horse and Rider Nutrition to the latest in Veterinary Care our experts give us the best insights into their field.
Left or Right Dominant?
As an Equine Therapist, I often get asked why it is that horses become skeletally imbalanced. This is due to…
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Rehabilitating the Lame Horse: Mind, Body & Spirit
Cutting edge rehab techniques featuring ROCK STARS of the vet world… Dr. Sue Dyson (lameness / orthopedics expert), Dr. Carol…
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Maintaining your horse’s health with improved storage of hay
Horses and ponies’ digestive systems are designed to constantly take in food; preventing this natural feeding behaviour can lead to…
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White line disease or “seedy toe”
Lindsey Field, of ‘The study of the equine hoof’ discusses the effects of White line disease or seedy toe. https://www.geniusequestrian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/25083292_149270639129627_4162813901081149440_n.mp4
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What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is a neurotoxin caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which lives in the soil pretty much everywhere. Clostridium tetani…
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Does lavender aromatherapy reduce stress?
Horses can find transportation stressful, and risk injuring themselves if they become restless or agitated during the journey. Could aromatherapy…
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Does my horse get too much sugar?
More and more horse owners are researching what to feed their horse and what that feed consists of with a…
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SPILLERS® showcases research on caring for senior horses
SPILLERS® presented its world-leading collaborative research on the care of senior horses at the Australasian Equine Science Society’s Science Symposium earlier…
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HOT Shoeing HUGE SUFFOLK PUNCH Draught Horse’s With Alex Ridgeway
Heavy horses are becoming a rarer sight, but Alex still has a few on his rounds. Have a look at…
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Is your horse’s health affected by obesity?
Just like people, horses can get too fat which can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. Here’s…
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Straw and horse health
Straw has been used as bedding horses and farm animals for many years as it is warm, allows urine and…
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What is a Retained Placenta?
When is a placenta “retained” and why does it matter? In normal mares, the placenta should pass on…
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White Line Disease- THE HORSE OWNERS DILEMMA
Treating white line disease (known as WLD) has created a huge problem for owners, veterinarians, and farriers. Owners have been…
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Recognising Facial Expressions of a Horse in Pain: Part three of a four part series
Understanding your horse’s facial expressions can be a huge preventative tool to investigate pain or discomfort at the beginning of…
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Study finds stable ammonia has detrimental impacts on your horses health
Ammonia is a relatively unenjoyable smell synonymous with stables and barns, yet it’s toxicity has never been measured or its’…
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Dental Issues and Facial Trauma: More Common Than You Think
WORDS BY Dr Shannon Lee BVSc, MANZCVSc Eq Dent, DICEVO www.advancedequinedentistry.com.au Horses, and especially young ones, are curious by…
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Respiratory function for performance
It is commonly but sadly an incorrect assumption that training and exercise improves lung function and therefore respiratory health. The…
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Combatting allergies – which is your horse susceptible to?
Many different items commonly found in any horse’s environment can cause allergies. Stabled horses are engulfed in dust, mould spores…
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Diagnosing Subtle Lameness: Part Two
World re-known veterinary lameness specialist, Dr. Sue Dyson, as she shows how to systematically determine – not just the subtle…
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ADVICE ON Pasture Management
Minimum land requirements The BHS recommends a ratio of two horses per hectare on permanent grazing (1-1.5 acres per horse).…
Read MoreManaging Intermittent lameness with Alex Ridgeway
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Behaviour and long distance travel
Horses travelling by road over long distances have an increased risk of respiratory illness. Some horses seem to cope well,…
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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s Dr. Rana Bozorgmanesh talks treatments and more about the most common skin tumor diagnosed in horses and ponies.
Sarcoids are the most common skin tumours diagnosed in horses and ponies. Although they’re not usually regarded as life-threatening, they…
Read MoreShoes to Barefoot: Part 2 with Alex Ridgeway and Dr Mark Caldwell
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New senior research from SPILLERS® shows even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses
New research, conducted in collaboration with SPILLERS® shows that even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses, compared to younger…
Read MoreRecognising Subtle Lameness
It’s finally here, the long awaited part one in a four part series about recognising equine lameness. https://www.geniusequestrian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Recognizing-Subtle-Lameness-Part-One-of-a-Four-Part-Series-youtubemp4.to_.mp4
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McTimoney and Saddle fit
Saddle fit and the interaction between horse and rider has always been of great interest to me. I used to…
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Bradfords Veterinary Physiotherapy: Understanding Collection and Why We Ask For It
The horse distributes his weight 60% over the forelimbs and 40% over the hind limbs predominately due to the weight…
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Research finds sugar as deadly for your horse as it is for you.
here has been a huge amount of press lately surrounding sugar and its affects on the human body. Its prevalence…
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