The Truth behind ‘Tying up’
Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) is a genetically programmed cause of tying up (Exertional rhabdomyolysis). Tying up is characterised by…
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Bradfords Veterinary Physiotherapy: Lunging Vs Long Reining
Working our horses from the ground is an essential part of a horse’s education and training irrespective of his stage…
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Improve your rider fitness with Charlotte Jeffes top tips
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Bradfords Veterinary Physiotherapy: The Hyoid Complex
The structures around the equine jaw are interesting us at the moment! In particular our focus has been on the…
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Saggittal Anatomy of the Horses Hoof
Lindsey Field from The Study of the Equine Hoof, outlines the basic anatomy of the equine hoof. https://www.geniusequestrian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sagittal-anatomy-FINAL-youtubemp4.to_.mp4
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When a Saddle Doesn’t Fit…
Saddle fitting was once something that owners and riders showed little interest in. It was only when something went wrong…
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How and Why to feed Oil to horses
By Dr David Marlin In simple terms, oils and fats are compounds high in energy that do not dissolve in…
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Post injury Rehabilitation
As a veterinary surgeon it is hugely satisfying to see a horse with a significant injury respond well to treatment…
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‘Foot Mapping’ to assist your foot trim with Farrier: Alex Ridgeway DipWCF
Introducing Alex Ridgeway DipWCF (Farrier) in our new series of expert hoof care Vlogs. https://www.geniusequestrian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Proper-Ending.mp4
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What are the therapeutic benefits of McTimoney Treatment?
McTimoney treatments provide numerous benefits to horses. The gentle treatment restores range of movement, releases tension in muscles, and rebalances…
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PUPPY SOCIALISATION – What does this mean?
In my work as a professional qualified dog trainer I come across reactivity problems in dogs far too often. Most…
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Survey highlights dental disease in UK horses
London, UK, February 7 2018 – Zoetis UK today announced that results from the latest National Equine Health Survey show…
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Evolution of the Horse……Continued
WORDS BY Dr Shannon Lee BVSc, MANZCVSc Eq Dent, DICEVO Selective breeding Part of the reason for this also relates…
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Study reveals high starch diet can affect PPID diagnosis
New research, conducted in collaboration with SPILLERS®, has shown that the equine diet, and more specifically, a starch rich food,…
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New Guidelines offer fresh perspective on management protocols for Equine Glandular Gastric Disease
New evidence-based guidelines on the management of equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) are a giving fresh perspective on this complex…
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The Evolution of the Horse……Part One
WORDS BY Dr Shannon Lee BVSc, MANZCVSc Eq Dent, DICEVO Personally, I find it pretty amazing that we are fortunate…
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10 Very Good Reasons not to feed your horse feeds or supplements with added iron
IRON is the 4th most abundant element in soil and is vital for the transport of oxygen by red blood…
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Equine Dentistry
Currently in Great Britain, a wide variety of people perform equine dental procedures. Some may be well trained and appropriately…
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Hard to Digest?
Digestive issues can happen anytime of the year, but in winter, alongside reduced turnout and exercise due to bad weather,…
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Winter Coughing
Winter is a time when we often hear our horses coughing more. Whilst in many situations this is not a…
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Jonty Evans’ Head Girl- Jane Felton shares her top time saving tips to survive winter
It comes around every year, you would have thought we’d be used to it, and yet as the cold and…
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Steaming Hay- The Future of Equine Health
A recent study by Dr Dauvillier and Dr van Erck-Westergren found that 84% of 482 horses examined suffered from Inflammatory…
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The McTimoney Approach
My Background I graduated from Hartpury in 2001 with a BSc (Hons) Equine Science. I began running my own livery…
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Bringing Your Horse into Work? Tips To Get Your Horse Fit and Avoid Lameness
Many of you will be starting to get your horses fit with long-slow work. A good basis for increasing bone…
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