Written by Olivia Colton MSc Tying-up, Monday morning disease, exertional rhabdomyolysis, setfast and azorturia are alternative names for the same condition. We still do not know all the answers about this muscular disorder, though modern research is helping us see how and why horses tie-up a littl...
Trilogy KJ (stable name: Trio), is a 5 year old gelding owned by Lauren-May Cardines. He is 
a bay Lusitano cross, standing at 15.1hh. Lauren explained: “From previously working with horses, loaning and sharing, Trio is the first horse whom I have backed myself. I would like to affiliate him in Dr...
If your horse has been lacking in energy then start with some basic checks...
Fuel – Are you giving the right fuel for your horse’s energy requirements?
Jay is a 16.3hh ex-huntmaster’s horse and is owned by Laura Ness. At 18-years-old, Jay is a
schoolmaster and has been there and done it. Laura told us: “I have known Jay for nearly 7 years now, and was fortunate enough to buy him for myself in September of 2014. Coming in to the winter, it was th...
Bathcounty is a Chestnut Thoroughbred, by Tobougg (IRE) and out of Seasons Estates (GB). 
He is 16.1hh, 8-years-old and is owned by Dr. Ian Cragg. Affectionately known on the yard as ‘BC’, Bathcounty was nominated for Horse Of The Week by Geraldine Astbury. Geraldine explains: “I have known BC for 1...
Crib-biting and windsucking used to be called stable vices, but as horses are increasingly studied we understand more about the motivation behind these behaviours, and they have been renamed as oral stereotypies. These ‘habits’ are defined as “repetitive behaviours induced by frustration, repeat...
We all know that we should feed electrolytes after our horse has been sweating a lot, but many people do not know what they are, and why they are important. Our Nutritionist Olivia Colton MSc explains…
What are electrolytes?
The science bit! Electrolytes are compounds that when in a solution ...
Giant Hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum is a white flowering plant in the carrot family, which looks similar to a very large hemlock. It is also known as ‘hogsbane’, ‘giant cow parsnip’ or ‘cartwheel flower’. It was introduced to Britain by the Victorians as an ornamental plant, and is now wid...
The current heat wave is a godsend for most of us after months of dreary, dull weather, but for your horses sudden excessively warm weather can be very detrimental, leading to dehydration or heat stroke if you don’t look after your horses correctly. WATCH OUT FOR HEAT STRESS If your horse is expose...
What is it about this bright yellow-orange spice that has caused such a stir throughout the human and equine world?
The use of Turmeric began in Indian Ayurveda. It harbours many properties which account for its use as one of the earliest food preservatives. Other traditional Ayurvedic uses i...
