Colic, Still the Number One Killer
2019-07-14
Even though colic is a common ailment in horses, it can be mysterious and frightening for horse owners. Colic is a generalised term referring toRead More →
Managing and Feeding Horses During Drought
2019-07-04
Drought conditions in various parts of Australia have coupled with the arrival of the non-growing (winter) season. Grass has turned yellow or brown and theRead More →
Learn to Recognise the Subtle Signs of Pain
2019-07-04
Horses are instinctively ‘stoic’, they do their best to mask all signs of pain in an effort to keep-up and blend-in with the rest ofRead More →
Plastic Shoes: Better Than Barefoot?
2019-06-25
It’s an iconic sound alright; a metal-shod horse travelling on hard ground. Some would say it’s music to a horseman’s ears. But what you’re hearingRead More →
The Science of Rugging Horses: What to use and when!
2019-06-03
As we move towards winter and despite enjoying warm autumn days, the colder nights and mornings probably have most of us reaching for our body-warmers,Read More →
No Foot, No Horse!
2019-05-01
The old saying still rings true today… The more we learn about horses’ feet and the connection between healthy feet and a healthy upper body,Read More →
What is that? Lumps, Bumps and Swelling
2019-05-01
Finding lumps, bumps and swellings on the skin of horses is a very common problem for owners. In this article, veterinarian Dr Rachel Kent sortsRead More →
Geranium Essential Oil
2019-05-01
Geranium Essential Oil Biological Name: Pelagonium graveolens Parts Used: Leaves and flowers Essential Oil Method of Extraction: Steam distillation. Essential Oil Scent: Floral, fresh, strongRead More →
Diagnosing Mild Equine Asthma
2019-04-29
Veterinarians and engineers at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a tool help diagnose mild forms of horse asthma. Behind lameness, respiratoryRead More →
Monitoring Your Horse’s Condition
2019-03-12
According to recent studies, horse owners are missing early signs their horses and ponies are becoming overweight until they are dangerously obese. This means theyRead More →
