Horses

Farmer’s Weekly brings you the latest horse farming news and updates from South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Horses – how to treat sore eyes

Any condition involving the eye is potentially serious and requires a vet, says Kim Dyson.

Understanding horse wounds

Knowing how wounds heal will help with their treatment, says Kim Dyson.

Chinkerinchees flowers are poisonous to horses

Chinkerinchees are indigenous to the Western Cape and highly poisonous to horses, warns Dr Mac.

Weaning your foal

This can be a stressful and dangerous period for foals, cautions Dr Mac.

Horses and back problems

The signs of backache are evident in almost every stable yard, but there’s hope – and help, says Kim Dyson.

Monitoring your horses basic health

Your horse’s temperature, pulse rate and breathing can be warning signs, so keep track of them.

SA Champs: Here showing off is encouraged.

At the SA Champs, horse and rider are truly tested in the discipline of showing, says Dr Mac.
tendonitis in horses

Tendonitis in horses: Causes and treatment

Tendonitis is common in horses that have to gallop frequently, and causes swelling and pain.

Fun in the sun for horse owners

Summer can be a great time for horse owners, as long as they follow a few simple precautions, says Kim Dyson.

Horse riding for your school

Riding as a school team sport has become extremely popular over the past 10 years, says Dr Mac.
why does your horse shake its head

Why your horse shakes its head

Excessive and inappropriate head-shaking is abnormal in equines, but it’s a behaviour that can usually be brought under control, says Kim Dyson.

Jousting: not for weekend warriors

Jousting is an equestrian sport that all but defines the term ‘extreme’, notes Dr Mac.

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