Horses

A proper diet will go a long way to preventing disease and certain behavioural problems, says Kim Dyson.

This herb has many different uses for treating horses.

This serious disorder can affect endurance horses after a long ride, says Dr Mac.

Essential oils can be used to improve the mood and physical well-being of your horse, says Kim Dyson.

Growing in popularity since 2007, western dressage has now been recognised in South Africa, says Dr Mac.

This herb has a number of medicinal uses, from calming your horse (and yourself) to treating inflammation, says Kim Dyson.

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.

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.

There is no cure for this disease, but it can be managed through diet and exercise, says Kim Dyson.

Purebred horses are by definition registered, says Dr Mac ‘Unregistered purebreds’ are a fiction.

Treating skin conditions promptly will save you from bigger problems later on, says Kim Dyson.

Riders tend to change the bit for all the wrong reasons, says Kim Dyson.