Older Horses Can Do it All: Feeding and care

Older Horses Can Do it All: Feeding and care

by | May 25, 2021 | RESOURCES

The oldest horse recorded in the Guiness Book of Records was ‘Old Billy’ who pulled boats along English canals until he was 59yo and died at the age of 62. The oldest Thoroughbred was a 42 year old gelding named ‘Tango Duke’ The greatest age reliably recorded for a...
Seven Rules to Make Feeding Your Horse Simple

Seven Rules to Make Feeding Your Horse Simple

by | May 14, 2021 | RESOURCES

With so many different feeds and supplements available, endless offerings of advice, experience, wisdom and opinion – not to mention the steady stream of offerings on the internet – what’s best to feed your horse can become really confusing! So, it’s really...
Managing worms in Autumn

Managing worms in Autumn

by | May 14, 2021 | RESOURCES

All horses should be de-wormed at least once a year: this is to clear out any burdens of worms that may have built up over 12 months, or remove species of parasites that cannot be diagnosed using faecal egg counts, such as bot-fly larvae. Mid to late autumn is the...
Do you know your horse’s vital signs?

Do you know your horse’s vital signs?

by | Feb 23, 2021 | RESOURCES

Knowing your horse’s vital signs and what is normal for him will make it much easier for you to take good observations for your vet, and to know when to call the vet in the first place. Read on to find out how to take your horse’s temperature, heart rate and...