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To Rug or Not to Rug:  A Modern Dilemma

To Rug or Not to Rug: A Modern Dilemma

Well, I have been slowly dispensing with a winter turnout rug for Bea, my non-sweet itch girl. Over the last few years I’ve been putting her rug on later and later...

To Rug or Not to Rug: A Modern Dilemma

Well, I have been slowly dispensing with a winter turnout rug for Bea, my non-sweet itch girl. Over the last few years I’ve been putting her rug on later and later...

We need to talk about the birds and the bees....

We need to talk about the birds and the bees....

Not many people confess to being insect lovers, but this is particularly true for owners of horses with sweet itch. In fact, insect avoidance can become a bit of an obsession: with...

We need to talk about the birds and the bees....

Not many people confess to being insect lovers, but this is particularly true for owners of horses with sweet itch. In fact, insect avoidance can become a bit of an obsession: with...

A Preventative Approach to Mud Fever

A Preventative Approach to Mud Fever

A careful skin care regimen can keep potential mud fever symptoms at bay.

A Preventative Approach to Mud Fever

A careful skin care regimen can keep potential mud fever symptoms at bay.

Itchy horse scratching on gatepost

Midges....forewarned is forearmed!

At this time of year, the question I get asked most is: “How can I keep midges from biting and irritating my horse?" As I’m sure you already know, some...

Midges....forewarned is forearmed!

At this time of year, the question I get asked most is: “How can I keep midges from biting and irritating my horse?" As I’m sure you already know, some...

Dog with paws in mud

Muddy Paws and Why They Matter: Protecting you...

A simple but thorough paw cleaning regime after walks can pay dividends.

Muddy Paws and Why They Matter: Protecting you...

A simple but thorough paw cleaning regime after walks can pay dividends.

Ponies standing in a muddy field

"Muddy Hell!" - a beginner's guide

Mud and rain can cause horses' skin to rapidly lose condition.  Learn how to identify the signs and nip in with preventative measures.

"Muddy Hell!" - a beginner's guide

Mud and rain can cause horses' skin to rapidly lose condition.  Learn how to identify the signs and nip in with preventative measures.