Mites in horses: recognising and understanding them Mites in horses: recognising and understanding them. Many horses suffer from itching, flaking or small scabs during the colder months — particularly on the…
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Why horses with a lot of hair are more prone to skin problems
Why horses with a lot of feathering are more prone to skin problems Horses with a lot of feathering are more prone to skin problems, particularly on their legs and socks, such as Tinkers, Friesians, Haflingers, draught horses and Icelandic horses –…
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Why your horse needs herbs – if it were living in the wild
🌿 If your horse were to live in the wild… why it would need herbs. In the wild, a horse chooses exactly what its body needs. It eats…
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Care advice for horses prone to mites
Recognising, Understanding and Treating Horses prone to mites can experience considerable discomfort. Stamping, rubbing or small scabs in the pasterns are often the first signs that something is wrong…
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When is the best time to put a rug on your horse?
Every year, as soon as the temperatures start to drop, the same question comes up again: “Should I put a rug on my horse already?” The answer isn’t the same for every horse…
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Mud fever in horses: how to recognise it and care for sensitive skin
Mud fever is a common skin problem in horses, particularly in autumn and winter when the ground is wet and muddy. Horses with white legs or lots of white markings, such as Tinkers, Friesians and…
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Why do horses sometimes start shedding their coat so early, and what can you do about it?.
Many horse owners see it year after year: hair is flying everywhere, sometimes as early as August or even sooner. Whilst summer is still in full swing, it seems as though your…
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Summer eczema in horses: it is often not the midge, but the immune system that is the problem
Summer eczema, also known as tail and mane eczema, is often mentioned in the same breath as midges: tiny biting flies that are mainly active at dusk. Many horse lovers believe that these…
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Do horses need herbs?
As a horse owner, you naturally want the best for your four-legged friend. You provide good feed, sufficient exercise and proper care. But have you ever thought about adding...
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Shave horses in autumn or not?
To shave horses in autumn or not? Now that it is staying warmer for longer in autumn, many horse owners are wondering whether it is wise to shave their horse....
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