Managing good-doer types can be hard as it can feel like you must constantly keep an eye on their weight and what they are eating otherwise the pounds will pile on overnight. We look at some key points for keeping their waistlines in check.
As the weather warms up and summer progresses flies start to become a problem for us and our horses. There are many products on the market to tackle flies, with varying degrees of effacacy. In this article we look at how you can help your horse avoid flies without resorting to harsh chemicals.
Due to a poor design, horses have relatively small joints in comparison to their body size, so a lot of pressure is put upon these joints. However, we see more issues in the domesticated horse than its feral counterpart, suggesting that the way we look after our horses can increase the risk of joint degeneration/injury.
BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) set up a scheme in 2009 aimed at reducing the risk of NOPS in equine feeds. We look at what NOPS are and how you can keep them out of your horse's system.
