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Colic In Horses - Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Note: This article is for reference only. If you’re worried about equine colic, always seek guidance from a veterinarian. Colic in horses is a very different prospect compared to how it is for humans. A reasonably common condition, there a few different forms that have varying degrees of severity, but as with all disorders in our beloved animals, they can’t tell you what’s wrong, which is...

How to Recognise & Deal With Heat Stress in Horses The image of buying sunscreen for your horse at first might seem pretty surreal. Unfortunately, the same blazing heat that causes us to feel dizzy and our skin to peel also has its fair share of problematic effects for our horses - the most important of these being heat stress. As The British Horse Society have advised: “Our message is simple – horses need suntan cream and shade t...

If you’re new to the world of equestrian and horse riding, then you may have heard people talking about fly masks, or seen them mentioned online, but do you know what they’re actually for? This article is going to tell you everything you need to know about fly masks, so you’re better informed and can decide whether you need to purchase one for your horse. What does a fly mask do? Well the clue is in the name really! A fly mask hel...