It’s been a long, cold winter, and – more than ever – we’re looking forward to getting out and about with our horses this spring and summer. Whether your aim is to return to competition, get back to that favourite fun ride, or simply enjoy hacking with friends again, our horses and ponies may find it a bigger step up than usual.
Injury and illness can happen at any time. It is a good idea that you have a stocked first aid kit available in order to take immediate action and prevent the situation getting worse while you await veterinary advice. It is wise to have important phone numbers readily available – namely the vet and a friend with horse transport. Having a good plan in place can take the panic out of an emergency situation.
Mud Fever is a bacterial infection of the skin around the lower leg and fetlock caused principally by the bacterium, Dermatophillus congolensis. On un-rugged animals it may also be seen across the back where it is referred to as Rain Scald.
Create your very own native wildflower meadow with our helpful wildflower growing guide. Here, we offer advice on how to prepare your soil for the seed and how to maintain your perennials and annuals.
Also known as Pituitary intermedia dysfunction (PPID), Cushing's disease is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder involving the pituitary gland. Cushing's disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders in horses.
A lawn is relatively easy to look after as grass plants are tough. However there are things you can do to make sure you keep your lawn healthy and green.
Read our ultimate guide to using grass seed, whether you plan on overseeding an existing lawn or creating an entire new lawn using grass seed. In this guide we walk you through the steps required to give your seed the very best start and achieve amazing results so that you can enjou a lucious lawn during summer.
Recently, Spillers introduced Ulca Fibre, a new fibre feed which has been proven to help support horses prone to gastric ulcers following veterinary treatment*. So which of these two British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) EGUS approved fibres is most suitable for your horse.
Choose a supplement containing magnesium. The direct relationship between stress & magnesium is well documented. Poor magnesium status has been shown to cause a heightened stress response in horses. Research has shown that magnesium supplemented horses had lower heart rates in stressful situations, such as after transportation. Magnesium is safe and has no adverse effects so is ideal to use a calmer supplement.
British gardens can suffer a number of problems that will result in dead/ empty patches, whether it is from the removal of weeds & moss or the location of last year’s paddling pool that won’t recover on its own, our guide will help show you how to fix this little problem.
Spring is the perfect time to give your lawn a health check and make those necessary steps to getting summer-ready.
