Jan 27, 2024
Rehabilitating a rescued horse can be a very rewarding experience. However it can be a long and difficult process that may not achieve the results you wanted, therefore careful informed planning is imperative to ensure the horse’s welfare for the rest of its...
Jan 26, 2024
A Safety Mindset Around Horses. As part of our ongoing webinar series we had Dr Lesley Hawson present on how to keep safe when working with and around horses. Why do we need a safety mindset around horses? Dr Lesley A HawsonBVSc,PHDEq.Science I published a review...
Jan 25, 2024
An overweight horse is not a healthy horse. It is just as dangerous for a horse to be overweight as it is to be underweight. Horses evolved to live on sparse tough grass and to be able to run fast on specially designed legs. A horse carrying too much weight can...
Jan 24, 2024
Allow them to thrive in their golden years. Today’s horses are living longer, this is due to a number of reasons including: improvements in veterinary care increased knowledge of equine nutrition improved parasite control programs a lighter workload compared to a...
Jan 23, 2024
Euthanasia can be the most compassionate and kindest welfare option in certain situations. Every horse owner should give this considered thought so they are prepared when the time comes. It is difficult and traumatic to deal with death. It is very difficult when you...
