Category: Horse Care

New research highlighting the effectiveness of grazing muzzles as a tool to help with weight management has also shown that longer grass can be more difficult for muzzled ponies to graze, and can cause frustration-related behaviour in some individuals. Grazing muzzles have already been shown to reduce the pasture intake of ponies by around 80% […]

Anyone who keeps a horse through the winter months will be aware of the monstrously hairy coat that our four-legged friend develops at this time. Nature has provided horses with the means to keep themselves cosy through our harsh winter climate and if all you want to do with your equine friend is watch it […]

Winter is always a difficult time for horses and their carers. With the drastic turn in the weather we’ve had over the last few weeks, it looks like we’re facing into months of struggling with cold, wet weather, muddy fields and short days, while keeping hunters fit and sound, or trying to get horses ready […]