While some horse owners struggle to add a few pounds to their horse’s ribs, others have the opposite problem with their horse: the chunky pony. Being overweight is then often affectionately played down as “baby fat” or people point out that they bought the horse completely starved and are now
Owners of horses with Free Faecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) often find that their horse sheds the FFWS problem at the start of the grazing season, prompting them to graze their horses as quickly as possible. While there is limited research on FFWS, extensive experience sheds light on its most common
Especially during inclement weather, which isn’t particularly inviting for outdoor activities, or when time is limited, you’ll notice that many riders significantly shorten their grooming sessions. Some riders simply brush over the saddle area, and tack up quickly before heading out. If you ask horse owners about this, you’ll often
Yes, that’s possible. Mud fever and its typical crusts in the creases of the fetlocks, or even higher up on the carpal or hock joints (mallenders/sallenders) is commonly associated with winter, muddy conditions, and wet feet. Less-than-ideal living conditions, where horses are consistently standing in mud, particularly when mixed with
Just because you grazed on carefully, after the winter, you are not safeguarded against digestive disorders. Especially in warm, rainy weather, the grass sprouts faster than you can look, and the horses eagerly graze on it. Studies have shown that horses can increase the amount they eat four times (!)
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