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Give Your Horse The 5-Star Treatment!

Our tips and advice for approaching routine horse care tasks will improve your confidence in handling your horse and your ability to cope in different situations.

Give your best friend the best possible horse care!... How?

Horses are large animals and looking after them is a daily responsibility.

Mastering the basics will ensure your equine friend remains happy and settled in their environment and will do much to prevent health problems.

We offer essential information you will not want to be without! Are you a potential horse owner? Read on! We have everything you need to get you started.

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We take you through each aspect including:

The First Few Days With Your New Horse

How exciting is it to be able to bring your new horse home?

Congratulations! We have put together some must-read information for all new owners to help you when settling your horse into his new home. Follow our useful advice to help you bond with your horse from day one.

Is Your Horse Ill?

Learning how to tell when something isn't right with your horse is a skill that comes with experience. Why not take a few moments to familiarise yourself with our top-to-toe Daily Health Checklist and help your horse by picking up warning signs early on. Alternatively, check out our guide to Common Horse Illnesses We show you the symptoms to look out for and how they are typically treated. Don't miss our debate on the best options for Equine Pain Relief.

Grooming Know-How!

Everything you need to know about grooming your horse is covered in this section. We show you some inside tips to bring out the shine on your horse's coat give you some smart ideas for show preparation to catch the judge's eye!

Find out by clicking on each link that interests you to go straight to the topic:-

How Horses Groom Each Other and why grooming is an essential part of your horse care routine
Which Must-Have Items Should Be In Your Grooming Kit?
How To Groom A Grass Kept Pony

The Importance of A Regular and Thorough Grooming Routine for the Stabled Horse

How To Prepare Your Horse or Pony Before A Show

How To Wow The Judge On The Day and Get That Red Rosette with our Top Tips For Turnout!

Stabling - Home Sweet Home For Your Horse

Creating the right environment and the timely usage of stabling can alleviate many of the problems associated with boredom or frustration. Find out:-

How to create a heavenly haven for your horse or pony

What Size and Type Of Stable would best suit your horse based on their size and your budget!
Learn about how Natural Light and A Good View contribute to your horse's wellbeing.
Read our practical tips for Smart Stable Management

Caring For An Older Horse

How old does a horse have to be in order to be classed as "veteran" or "geriatric"? What are the signs of ageing? These are just some of the questions answered in our Veteran Horse FAQs.

Have you wondered how to repay your loyal friend for years of fun and happiness? We show you how in our special topic Looking After An Older Horse - Giving Something Back.

We also offer practical tips for managing the health of a geriatric horse, including what can be done to prevent joint stiffness and improve mobility. Find out more with our 3-D Approach to Veteran Horse Care!

Pasture Management - Safety and Nutrition

Pasture Management is a must-read topic if your horse lives outside for part or all of the year. Whether you are fortunate enough to have your own land on which to keep your horse, or whether you rent your grazing, there are several important considerations in order to protect your horse from injury and infection. Click on the links below to find out more:-

What is the Ideal Field Size?

Our recommendations for the Best Horse Fencing (and our advice to steer clear of the worst!)
Identify potential hazards such as poisonous plants and make your grazing go further with our practical and cost-effective Tips for Pasture Management.

What are the signs of an Over Grazed or "Horse Sick" Paddock and what danger does this present to your horse?
Find out why every field should have some form of Horse Shelter and the importance of a clean, fresh water supply.

Other Useful Horse Care Info

Winter Care - combating changing weather and retaining your horse's condition during the winter months.

Keeping Your Horse and Tack Secure - how to beat the yard burglar and protect your horse using modern technology.

Coming soon! - All you need to know about Feeding and Nutrition.

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Do you have a question relating to any aspect of Horse Care? Why not send it to us using the form on our Q & A page? We would love to help you answer your question and look forward to hearing from you. Just click on this link to access the form.

Would you like to find out more about Horse Health ? Please click on this link if you would like to find out about the types and costs of routine health treatments for your horse.

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