The current prolonged hot, sunny summer makes a welcome change for most of us. Of course, the dry heat does bring challenges for horses, ponies and their owners and one of these is managing sweet-itch. The summer heat has brought out midges in abundance resulting in those horses, ponies and donkeys who are susceptible to...Continue Reading

Summer has now arrived and with the recent heavy rain, warmth and sunshine, grass in paddocks is rich and continuing to grow rapidly. For our animals this is irresistible and they love the lush grazing. Be aware though, the sudden gift of sugary grass, be it long or short, is not suitable for all horses...Continue Reading

The cold wintery weather is now well and truly with us and likely to remain for several months. This week we’ve experienced the usual unpredictable mix of snow, sleet, rain, harsh winds and cold, dank days. And mud is part of daily life for horses and horse owners alike. Horses can happily live outside all year...Continue Reading

Yes, it’s that time of year again, when grown adults enjoy playing with fire and explosives. The rich history and tradition behind Guy Fawkes night remains largely unappreciated by our horses and ponies, who probably view the whole enterprise as a bore at best and possibly rather alarming. Horses and ponies probably don’t appreciate the...Continue Reading