Find out more about the most common horse health problems, or as others call ailments, in the UK throughout the year with Everything Horse.
Below you will find a host of articles focussing on the most common horse health problems where any one may be affecting your horse. We focus on issues that are due to seasonal changes to the more common recurring conditions and diseases. For each, we’ve added links to those articles for you to learn more. Looking for other articles? Check out our magazine category on the website.
There are several post types for each ailment, condition, problem, and/or disease. Select one of the articles in each of the subheadings below to learn more.
Laminitis
Managing a horse prone to laminitis
Managing a horse prone to laminitis can be daunting. By educating yourself on the topic, you give your horse or …
Laminitis in Horses: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment
Laminitis affects the sensitive laminae (tissues) of the horse’s hoof. It results in extreme pain, inflammation, and, in some cases, …
Laminitis and the horse’s diet
Unfortunately, laminitis affects horses and ponies every year, no matter what the season. It is an extremely painful condition that …
Native-breed horse owners wanted for second stage in laminitis study
Native-breed horse owners wanted for assistance in laminitis study Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are calling on native-breed horse …
Sweet-Itch
Sweet-itch: products for treatment and protection
Looking for sweet itch products for protection and treatment to help your horse or pony this spring and summer? Then …
Sweet Itch in horses: causes, treatment and prevention
Sweet itch, also known as Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis or Culicoides Hypersensitivity, is a prevalent skin condition in horses caused …
Epworth Confirm Abandonment
Due to the intense and persistent rainfall experienced over recent weeks, the Epworth Equestrian event planned for 2nd March 2024 has …
FREE Sweet Itch Management Guide
Experts in natural supplements, The Golden Paste Company have created a FREE Sweet Itch Management Guide for horse owners to …
Colic
Colic Awareness Week 2020 Receives Great Response
The British Horse Society (BHS) and the University of Nottingham’s Colic Awareness Week was well received by the equine community …
It’s Colic Awareness Week! Can You Spot the Early Signs?
It’s Colic Awareness Week! Can You Spot the Early Signs? Colic Awareness Week is back: Monday 5th to 11th October …
Equine Colic: Types, Signs & Symptoms
Equine colic refers to a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders in horses that result in abdominal pain. It is a …
Steps to reduce the risk of colic through feeding
Steps to reduce the risk of colic through feeding from nutritionist Lisa Elliot, MSc Did you know you can reduce …
Worms and worming
Spring Worming for Horses
In this article, Caroline George BVMS MRCVS discusses spring worming, the importance of worm control, the Intelligent Worming Programme and …
5 Things to be aware of when worming your horse
Ensuring your horse is correctly wormed is one of the most important duties you have as a horse owner; worms …
‘Think Before You Worm’ scheme launched
‘Think Before You Worm’ scheme launched to tackle growing threat of dewormer resistance The British Horse Society (BHS), have joined …
New Zoetis video explains encysted small redworm danger
New Zoetis video explains encysted small redworm danger Zoetis UK today unveiled an important new video to help horse owners …
Lameness
Lameness Assessment and Investigation
Lameness assessment and investigation for the horse Following our first article looking at how to spot lameness in the horse, …
Lameness with no heat, swelling or obvious injury
Lameness with no heat or swelling? This type of lameness can have a number of causes, and could be a …
5 Common Horse Health Problems
In this article, we take a look at 5 common horse health problems you may find your horse is prone …
‘Recognising Subtle Lameness’ video
Improve Your Eye for the Pain Your Horse Tries to Hide Recognising subtle lameness in a horse can be tricky …
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