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Horse health The British Horse Society

WebHorse Health. We believe in providing the very best information, support and advice to help riders and owners take care of their animals. This not only helps to safeguard the welfare …

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Equine disease prevention

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Horse fitness The British Horse Society

WebRespiratory health. The horse evolved in a natural environment of open pasture with limitless fresh air. In modern day management, when horses are removed from open …

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Equine diseases The British Horse Society

WebOver a prolonged period of time, ragwort can damage the horse’s liver, which may eventually result in severe disease and even death. The Horse Care and Welfare …

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The digestive system The British Horse Society

WebEquines are herbivores and have a complex digestive system to break down and digest nutrients from plant material. Horses forage for 18 hours per day 1 because their …

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Equine stress The British Horse Society

WebOpening times are 8:35am-5pm from Monday – Thursday and 8:35am-3pm on Friday. *Calls may be recorded for monitoring purposes. Equine stress can be described as the horse …

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Colic The British Horse Society

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Horse Care: How to look after horses The British Horse Society

WebThe amount and type of information on a bag of feed can often seem quite daunting. However, it’s important to check what you’re feeding your horse to help you …

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Rider fitness The British Horse Society

WebBuilding your cardiovascular fitness will help you to ride for longer without becoming out of breath, have more energy to focus on your horse and you won’t interrupt the flow of your …

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Strangles in horses

WebLoss of appetite and/or not drinking, difficulty swallowing. A lowered head and neck. A cough. Thick and discoloured nasal discharge. Swelling of the glands under the jaw …

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Hoof care The British Horse Society

WebThe Horse Care and Welfare Team are here to help and can offer you further advice with any questions you may have. Contact us on 02476 840517* or email …

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Feeding Horses: Horse Diet & Feed The British Horse Society

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Equine Grass Sickness (EGS)

WebIncreased heart rate. Muscle tremors. Depression. A ‘tucked up’ abdomen, the horse looks like it is sucking its tummy in. Weight loss. Difficulty swallowing or refusing to eat. …

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Lameness Signs, Assessment and Diagnosis The British Horse …

WebBehavioural Indicators Ridden Behavioural Indicators; Uncharacteristic change in attitude e.g. becomes aggressive 1: Mouth opening and shutting repeatedly with separation of …

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Routine hoof care The British Horse Society

WebThe Horse Care and Welfare Team are here to help and can offer you further advice with any questions you may have. Contact us on 02476 840517* or email …

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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome The British Horse Society

WebEquine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a term used to describe lesions, ulcerations and erosions to the horse’s digestive tract. Gastric ulcers can be common in horses of …

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Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Tack fit The British Horse Society

WebTo check the fit of a breastplate you should be able to fit four fingers between the top of the neck and the neck strap and a fist between the centre of the breastplate and the chest. …

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