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Everyone loves a little Vitamin D - even horses. With summer fast approaching, warmer and sunnier weather, and longer trail rides are just around the corner. While the prospect of spending more time outdoors bonding with your horse may be exciting, don’t forget to take the necessary precautions when it comes to your horse’s health and their increased sun exposure. Just like humans, horses can get sunburns, so prevention is key. Find our tips on h...

With any emergency, time is of the essence. Having the necessary items in your first aid kit for both you and your horse is essential. Having the basics on hand will help you treat your horse--or yourself--until the proper care can be administered. Here are our First Aid Essentials. What First Aid Essentials do I need? As emergencies can happen anywhere, your first aid kit must be easily portable. A handle can be useful so it can be easily carrie...

Caring For Your Horse In The Summer Months As temperatures soar and the level of humidity increases, the heat can really take its toll on horses in the summer months. In these kinds of conditions, it’s important to undertake the right measures to keep your horse comfortable and care for them in the summer months.  Whether you’re a novice to the world of horses, considering buying a horse of your own, or a seasoned owner wanting a q...

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...