Tips for pet owners during fireworks season
Bonfire Night marks the unofficial beginning of the festive season in the UK. This period between early November and New Year’s Eve can be a stressful time for pets, horses...
Tips to care for your horse's skin in winter
Like us, our horse's skin and health can be affected by the weather. In winter horses can suffer from dry skin from the elements and the cold dry air can...
Treating Mud fever in horses
Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis or scratches, is a common skin condition that affects horses, particularly in wet and muddy conditions. What are the causes of mud fever?...
Should I feed my horse salt?
When it comes to the health and well-being of your horse or pony, providing proper nutrition is paramount. Salt, in the right quantities, is essential for your horse's health but...
Box rest for horses | Tips and advice
Did your horse recently get injured and needs a period of box rest as well as daily treatments and/or bandages? Are you wondering how you will be able to keep...
Comment fonctionne le renforcement positif ?
Le renforcement positif est une forme d’apprentissage qui vise à récompenser des comportements souhaités. C’est une méthode respectueuse et efficace afin d’obtenir une relation harmonieuse avec ton cheval.Ce système d’apprentissage...
Supplements for skin and coat
The largest organ in the body is the skin, in most cases for our animal companions, this also means lots of hair. Most animals shed twice a year in the...
Benefits of garlic for horses and dogs
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...
L'ulcère gastrique du cheval
Tous les chevaux de tous âges peuvent présenter des ulcères gastriques. Des recherches montrent que jusqu’à 70% des chevaux de sport souffrent d’ulcères.1. Qu’est-ce qu’un ulcère ?L’ulcère gastrique du cheval...
What is sycamore poisoning?
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...
Qu'est-ce qu'un abcès de pied chez le cheval? Causes, traitements et prévention.
Les abcès de pied chez le cheval sont relativement monnaie courante mais sont souvent inquiétants. Ils apparaissent soudainement à travers une boiterie prononcée et inexpliquée, le refus de donner le...
L'uvéite chez les chevaux
1. Qu'est-ce que l'uvéite ?L'uvéite désigne une pathologie assez courante chez les chevaux, qui se manifeste par une inflammation douloureuse de l'uvée, l'une des couches de l'œil. Elle provoque des...