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...
Meet brand ambassador Lucie
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...
What are the benefits of steaming vs soaking hay?
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,...
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...
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...
Herbs to support the urinary system
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...
How do I manage my horse's weight in Spring?
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...
Stress Free Turnout: Spring Grass
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’...
Help: my horse is headshaking!
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...
Pferdegesundheit – Lymphknotenentzündung
Pferdegesundheit – Lymphknotenentzündung / LymphangitisLymphangitis oder angelaufene Beine?Angelaufene Beine sind ein häufiges Problem bei Pferden und können ein oder mehrere Beine gleichzeitig betreffen. Die betroffene Gliedmaße fühlt sich in der...
How do you reward a dog without treats?
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...
How do you reward a dog for good behaviour?
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...