Watch pregnant horses closely
It might be a ‘natural process’, but owners should know the signs of foaling, as complications can arise, warns Dr Mac.
Horses tooth problems
Your horse needs a dental check-up every six months, just like a human being, says Kim Dyson.
To clip or not to clip a horse
Endurance riders were traditionally prejudiced against clipping, but attitudes are changing, says Dr Mac.
Endurance riding through the Taurus Mountains
A long-distance ride in southern Turkey provides an interesting challenge to endurance riders, says Dr Mac.
Why a horse rears
It might look cool when the Lone Ranger and Silver do it, but in real life a rearing horse is no fun, says Kim Dyson.
One horse, one passport
If your horse competes, make sure it has the right passport, filled in correctly, says Dr Mac.
Making a first impression with a foal
Building a relationship of trust and respect from day one will be a life-changing experience for you and your foal, says Kim Dyson.
Calming a spooky horse
Horses that shy easily can be desensitised to ‘scary’ objects. It just takes a bit of retraining and patience, says Dr Mac.
Your horse is what it eats
A proper diet will go a long way to preventing disease and certain behavioural problems, says Kim Dyson.
Horses and thumps disorder
This serious disorder can affect endurance horses after a long ride, says Dr Mac.
Essential oils for horses
Essential oils can be used to improve the mood and physical well-being of your horse, says Kim Dyson.
Horses in western dressage
Growing in popularity since 2007, western dressage has now been recognised in South Africa, says Dr Mac.
Does your horse need chamomile?
This herb has a number of medicinal uses, from calming your horse (and yourself) to treating inflammation, says Kim Dyson.
A day at a horse show
I recently visited an agricultural show in the Western Cape, where all the horses and ponies gave their best performances, trying hard to please their owners.
Microchip your horse
This is one of the quickest ways to identify a horse. Just make sure you use transponders and readers that comply with international norms, warns Dr Mac.
Does your horse have EPSM?
There is no cure for this disease, but it can be managed through diet and exercise, says Kim Dyson.
What you need to know about buying a horse
Purebred horses are by definition registered, says Dr Mac ‘Unregistered purebreds’ are a fiction.
Horses – How to treat itching skin
Treating skin conditions promptly will save you from bigger problems later on, says Kim Dyson.
