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Common myths exposed about Headshaking
Meet Topping - top event horse that has competed with Head Shaking since a 6yr old. This and further articles kindly provided by Equilibrium

What can I do to help my headshaker?
Nose nets and other facial coverings have played a large part in returning many head shakers to normal function and are still the most successful, preventative, home treatment.

Elevator helps Headshaking
The Elevator spreads pressure away from the poll area at the top of the horse’s head

Head shakers can become stars too
Meet Topping - top event horse that has competed with Head Shaking since a 6yr old. This and further articles kindly provided by Equilibrium

Mud Fever - prevention is better than cure
Mud fever is an all too common condition which many horse owners have to cope with during the winter months. What starts out as a seemingly minor scab can quickly spread, with all four legs inflamed and sore so it is important to stay one step ahead of the mud.
Kindly provided by Brinicombe Equine

Glossary of Herbs suitable for horses
A superb article highlighting relevant herbs suitable for horse with their uses
Kindly provided by Pegasus Health

How much sugar does your horse eat?
Did you know that grass typically contains 20% sugar and that horses are very efficient at digesting sugar?
Find out more in this article kindly provided by Horslyx

First Aid Essentials for Horses
In order for first aid to be successful, you need to be prepared. However, an emergency first aid kit needs to be light and easily portable so that it can be transported easily.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare

Immediate First Aid for Horses
advice on how to treat your horse immediately and when to get in the vet.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare

Treating minor wounds
advice on treating minor wounds for good healing.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare

Dehydration article provided by Equimins Ltd
Dehydration should be a genuine concern for all horse owners, whether their horse is a happy hack or a three day eventer.

Electrolytes Explained article provided by Pam Harrison BSc (Hons) Physiology of TRM.
When the going gets tough, horses can tolerate a total loss of body fat and up to 50% loss of body protein, but the loss of only 15% of body water can be fatal.....

Joint Stresses in the Performance Horse
article provided by Pam Harrison BSc (Hons) Physiology of TRM.
In all working horses, the skeletal structure is constantly absorbing shock and cartilage within the joints, which functions as a ‘shock absorber’, is particularly subject to significant, repetitive stresses.

First Aid for Horses: Advice from Net-Tex
When it comes to keeping horses safe and sound, professional riders not only know how a thing or two about riding, but with a yard full of horses, they also need to know what to do in an equine emergency!

Why L-Carnitine? article provided by Equimins Ltd
L-Carnitine might sound like a new buzz word but actually this element is naturally occurring in the horse’s body and has a very important part to play.

Preventing Sweet Itch: Advice from Net-Tex
Whilst most horse and pony owners are looking forward to the warmer months after a cold long hard winter, there are many who dread it, as the start of spring signals the start of Sweet Itch. In this feature we look at the disease itself and how you can help ease the distress and damage caused by this terrible condition.

what do these ingredients actually do for the joint?
The world of equine feed supplements is a complex one, and this doesn't become any easier when looking at joint supplements and deciding which one is the 'best'. Looking at the ingredients provides some indication as to what's in a product, but, what do these ingredients actually do for the joint?

Hot and cold therapy
has seen a real rise in popularity in recent times and with the effective results offered in a non invasive and easy to administer way, it's not hard to see why.

The facts about digestive health
Good digestion depends on a combination of friendly bacteria with gastric juices and enzymes in the intestine breaking down the feed.
Feeding Oils to Horses
Oil has become a popular ingredient of horse feed. Fat is an important part of the diet as it not only provides energy, but is necessary for the health of cell membranes.
Feeding Herbs to Horses -
Terry and Wendy Jennings from Wendals Herbs give an introduction to the use of herbs in the horses diet covered in detail in their new book.
Head shaking -
Little is known about the cause of abnormal headshaking in horses. As a result, owners are desperate for information and some helpful guidelines.