Journal

Passionate horse rider and owner, the mental and physical well-being of my horses is a priority. My name is Lucie, I am a 22-year-old law student. I have been lucky...

Soaking hay is a tried and tested method to reduce the impact of dust in forage. It is especially useful for horses suffering from respiratory issues such as allergies. However,...

The use of garlic as a health supplement has been around for thousands of years. There are records of Egyptians feeding their slaves garlic to keep them healthy and as...

Atypical Myopathy (AM) or sycamore poisoning is a form of non-exertional rhabdomyolysis (NRE). It is a rare but potentially fatal pathology that can affect horses. It doesn’t seem to affect...

With the fantastic hot weather we have been having, we should be making sure that both our animals and ourselves are staying well hydrated, ensuring there is no additional pressure...

With longer days and warmer weather, most horse owners have been longing for spring to come back. It can however be a more challenging time for managing your horse’s weight....

At long last Spring is on its way, with this we can start to turn our horses out more and they will be loving the lush spring grass. ‘Dr Green’...

What is it headshaking?Headshaking is characterised by a sharp, usually vertical movement of the head which is usually described as a rapid downward jerk of the nose followed by an...

Rewarding your dog is an extremely important part of the training cycle. It’s not just about using rewards to train a dog to sit or stay, but also to praise...

One of the most gratifying experiences of owning a dog is being successful in training them. As intelligent animals, dogs enjoy learning and it can be a great way of...