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Horses

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

Choose the right saddle

Your horse’s comfort comes first when selecting a saddle, says 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

Symptoms of Datura poisoning in horses

Although fairly common in most paddocks, Datura is most definitely not your horse’s friend.

Keep horses calm

This new gadget teaches your horse not to pull back, says Dr Mac.
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