Horses

If your young horse is throwing its head around when you pull on the reins it may have wolf teeth, says Dr Mac.

The best way to prevent proud flesh from forming is proper wound management, says Kim Dyson.

During summer, many horses develop itchy, hairless patches on their heads and necks. What causes this and how do you deal with it? Dr Mac tells you more.

Although fairly common in most paddocks, Datura is most definitely not your horse’s friend.

This new gadget teaches your horse not to pull back, says Dr Mac.

There are several ways of overcoming your fear of jumping, says Kim Dyson. And the feeling of being out of control and of being lifted off the ground could become addictive!

After buying a horse, it’s very important to know what to feed your new equine friend. Kim Dyson gives some useful feeding tips.

Kim Dyson looks at the appropriate feeding rations for your equine sidekick.

Being able to tell the difference between normal and abnormal posture will help you catch illnesses earlier, says Dr Mac.

Blood coming out of any part of your horse can be terrifying, but if its nose is bleeding, one of the causes could be guttural pouch disease, warns Kim Dyson.

A cause of sudden lameness in equine athletes, sheared heals is a painful condition that may require the services of a specialist veterinary farrier, says Dr Mac.

A horsebox is a moving black hole and persuading your best friend to enter it requires patience, says Kim Dyson.