Horse Farming | Farmer's Weekly

Dealing with locked stifles

Seeing your horse hobbling around on three legs can be distressing, but your best friend can be helped, says Kim Dyson.

Beware those blackjacks

These weeds are not only an irritant to horses, they can cause them injury, warns Dr Mac.

Alternative remedies for treating flu and coughs in horses

If your horse is coughing, it’s extremely important to identify the cause. Contact your vet to make a diagnosis. There are many different types of cough – but the most common are allergy and infection.

Can horses eat Smutsfinger hay?

In mid-winter, fodder is always short and we need to know if horses can safely eat what’s available and affordable. Dr Mac provides some answers.

Potential causes of swelling on a horse

It’s great when your horse’s coat shines, but then you come across a bump, and your heart sinks.

Skeletal dysfunction in horses

Equine chiropractic can help with the diagnosis and prevention of skeletal dysfunction, says Kim Dyson.

Acupuncture for equines

When acupuncture is used to stimulate specific points along affected energy channels, blockages are opened and the normal flow of energy is restored, says Kim Dyson.