Health Advice

Winter in the UK can be a challenge for many horse owners. The combination of wet, colder weather and shorter days can create demanding management conditions and increase the risk of health issues such as mud fever and hoof problems. In addition, horses often spend...

Care of your horse in hot weather Hot weather can be dangerous to horses, especially when it is made worse by high humidity. Horses can become dehydrated, lethargic and generally reluctant to work. Severe heat stress may cause colic, diarrhoea or collapse, so it is...

  Equine strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes fever, nasal discharge, and abscess formation in the lymph nodes of the head and neck. Strangles is transmitted through direct contact with an infected horse, as well as indirectly via...

  “Choke” can be a very alarming experience for both the horse and the owner. Despite the name, it does not involve the airway; instead, it refers to a blockage—usually food—in the oesophagus (food pipe), not the trachea (windpipe). The most common signs include...

  Maintaining your horse’s weight is essential for their overall health, as it helps prevent issues such as laminitis, joint strain, and metabolic disorders while supporting optimal performance and wellbeing. Click here to read more on weight management and why...

  Arthritis is, unfortunately, very common in horses, particularly in older individuals. It is a degenerative joint condition that leads to pain and inflammation. Over time, this inflammation causes irreversible damage to the cartilage within the joint, resulting...

  A targeted, diagnostic-led worming programme—where treatment is given only when necessary—is better for your horse’s health and helps reduce the risk of resistance to wormers. The worming programme for individual horses may vary depending on their age, pasture...

Regular faecal worm egg counts during the grazing season can help determine whether your horse needs worming. Treating your horse only when necessary helps reduce resistance to deworming medications and is better for their overall health. It’s essential to minimise...

Ensuring your horse is up-to-date with vaccinations is crucial for maintaining their health and preventing serious diseases. We offer comprehensive vaccination programs tailored to protect against key threats such as Equine Influenza, Tetanus, and Equine Herpesvirus (EHV).

Sweet itch is a skin disease caused by an allergy to midge bites. Your horse may be excessively itchy, usually around the mane and tail, but possibly also on the underside of the abdomen. Preventing or minimising midge bites is the most effective way to control...

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a common disease of older horses and ponies. It affects the pituitary gland and causes it to produce greater amounts of certain hormones. There are a number of signs of PPID which...

Equine Influenza (or Equine Flu) is a highly contagious disease of the respiratory tract. The disease can spread rapidly through a group of horses either by direct contact or airborne particles. Vaccination against equine flu is highly recommended and many of the...

Laminitis, inflammation of the laminae which hold the pedal bone in position, is an extremely painful condition and can cause irreversible damage to the hoof. There are a number of different causes and a wide range of risk factors. Horses and ponies with EMS or PPID...

It is important that your horse’s teeth are examined regularly to avoid major dental problems such as periodontal disease, and to ensure that your horse can chew and eat properly, which helps to keep their digestive system healthy. Read more about routine equine...

Colic is a term used to describe abdominal pain. It can range from being mild to severe, even life threatening, and can have many different causes. Recognising a horse with colic is not always straightforward, although there are some commonly seen signs. If you...