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: 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 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.
Is all bran bad for horses?
Bran can be problematic, but it need not be totally excluded from
your horse’s diet, says Kim Dyson.
About bran and your horse
Kim Dyson remembers with fondness how, as a little girl, she made a warm bran mash for her horses when it was cold. But is this practice good for equines?
Horses – crib biting and windsucking
This all-too-common behaviour leads to poor condition, colic and stomach ulcers, cautions Dr Mac
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