So, how many bits and pieces of grooming paraphernalia does one horse need? That’s a question sure to be in every horse owners mind. In every tack box you’re always going to find a myriad of items…… shampoos (one for each colour!), rinses, detangler,; brushes in all shapes and sizes, sponges, curry combs, sweat scrapers, hoof picks, hoof dressings and plaiting bands. There are certainly more, so don’t forget that you’ll need an organiser bag or box to put it all in.

What is Laminitis & How Do We Recognise It?

When we think of laminitis, we often picture an overweight pony knee deep in rich spring grass. Although there are risk factors that make some animals more susceptible, laminitis can occur in any horse, pony or donkey of any age or breed at any time of year. In the first of a two-part look at this debilitating condition, Sarah Hogg BA VetMB MRCVS from Paragon Equine explains ….