Battling those burrs
Burrs in the mane and tail are not only unsightly but painful, and can become an animal welfare problem, warns Dr Mac.
Dealing with Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD
Osteochondritis dissecans is an extremely painful orthopaedic disease, but it can be avoided, notes Kim Dyson.
Exercising a horse
Bringing a horse back into work after illness or injury is always a risky business. Kim Dyson offers some helpful tips.
Handling stallions
Stallions can be dangerous and must be taught to respect you from an early age, says Dr Mac.
Stop your horse from chewing wood
Some tips from Kim Dyson on how to stop your horse from munching on poles.
About those pink patches
When is being called ‘Snowflake’ or ‘Pinky’ not good? When vitiligo is involved, says Kim Dyson.
Foaling season
Horse owners need to try and minimise risks to both foal and mare during foaling season, says Dr Mac.
Hard hats save lives
The South African Equestrian Federation doesn’t allow any rider to compete unless they’re wearing approved headgear – and for good reason, says Dr Mac.
Removing wolf teeth
If your young horse is throwing its head around when you pull on the reins it may have wolf teeth, says Dr Mac.
Proud flesh
The best way to prevent proud flesh from forming is proper wound management, says Kim Dyson.
Sweet itch or grass mange?
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.
Symptoms of Datura poisoning in horses
Although fairly common in most paddocks, Datura is most definitely not your horse’s friend.
Jumping high!
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...
The basics of feeding your horse – Part 1
After buying a horse, it’s very important to know what to feed your new equine friend. Kim Dyson gives some useful feeding tips.
The basics of feeding your horse – Part 2
Kim Dyson looks at the appropriate feeding rations for your equine sidekick.
Watch that posture
Being able to tell the difference between normal and abnormal posture will help you catch illnesses earlier, says Dr Mac.
