Equine

What is pinworm?Concern about cases of pinworm (Oxyuris equi) in horses has been on the increase over the last few years. Although pinworm isn't a major health threat to your horse like other worms can be, infection can cause irritation. Sometimes that can be so severe that horses will rub themselves raw around their rear, hind legs, […]

We are all pining for warm, sunny summer days, however with warmer weather comes higher pollen counts. For horse owners, keeping an eye on the forecast for the pollen count is at the top of the agenda, and how we can help our equines be more comfortable too.

During this time of year, the weather is (usually..) warmer, the suns rays are stronger, and our horses produce more sweat, whether during work or in a sunny paddock. One of the most important aspects of your horses dietary requirements is water, quite like us, water makes up around 70% of their body weight.