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Penny likes sammiches too 🤣
09/05/2024

Penny likes sammiches too 🤣

04/05/2024

Putting a horse that's just 15.2hh in a 12x12 stable is the equivalent of expecting a 3 inch goldfish to live in a teacup.

To give a 15.2hh horse the same space as a 3 inch goldfish in a goldfish bowl, the 12x12 stable needs to be 15 times bigger.

Incarceration of horses in tiny stables or more accurately cages is a welfare issue, even for just an hour or two.

Plants are a common way for horses to become poisoned. Toxic plants may be more common in your pasture than you realise....
04/03/2024

Plants are a common way for horses to become poisoned.
Toxic plants may be more common in your pasture than you realise.
Always inspect new pastures for toxic plants. Horses are more likely to eat toxic plants when they have little access to nutritious pasture.
Signs of plant poisoning in horses may include:
• Reduced appetite and colic
• Depression or lethargy
• High heart rate or laboured breathing
• Muscle tremors
• Neurological signs including staggering, falling over or blindness
• Skin irritations
What to do if you suspect plant poisoning in your horse:
• Seek immediate veterinary advice – give clear descriptions of clinical signs, videos of animals behaviour are very useful.
• Remove all access to area with poisonous plant present
• Check your feed and hay for mould or contaminating plant material
• Collect samples of the suspect plants or photos

Is this what your horse's haynet looks like each morning?Horse's stomachs are relatively small and are designed to diges...
10/10/2023

Is this what your horse's haynet looks like each morning?

Horse's stomachs are relatively small and are designed to digest forage almost constantly. Without access to forage (even for short periods) the stomach acid begins to build up and without matter to break down the acid starts to damage the stomach lining. This can cause gastric ulcers which are extremely painful and can contribute to the development of behavioural problems.

If there is not a scrap of hay or haylage left in your horse's stable in the morning the chances are that he has had quite some time without access to any food. Consider how you can change this. Some ideas may include:
- Choose turn out over stabling
- Provide increased amounts of forage
- If necessary provide larger amounts of lower quality types of forage to prevent excessive weight gain
- Provide different types of forage so that your horse has a choice
- Consider the use of smaller hole haynets or other methods of slower feeding (but be mindful of anything that may cause frustration)

Once a horse has gone 4 hours without hay or grass they go into flight mode 😔 they can get dangerous to! Always give them plenty one net isn’t enough.

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🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:.1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of it...
29/09/2023

🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:.
1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observation, and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from your rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.
10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

Cushings disease - what is it and why do we clip horses with cushings? Equine cushings disease is more correctly known a...
20/09/2023

Cushings disease - what is it and why do we clip horses with cushings?

Equine cushings disease is more correctly known as pituitary pars intermedia distinction or PPID

Signs are -
• Failure to shed
• Excessively long coat
• Excessive sweating
• Increased liquid intake and urination
• Lethargy and poor performance
• Loss of muscle and top line

Clipping horses/ponies with cushings so they are better able to regulate their temperature and remain comfortable during the seasons!

Before clipping

Try ensure your horse is dry - this can be difficult if the horse is is sweating but try clip early in the morning before the day warms up

Evaluate blade choice if the coat is damp and matted opt for a coarse blade being careful whilst clipping delicate areas

⚠️ Laminitis Risk Alert ⚠️There has been a sudden flush of spring grass in the UK and so it is vital that you manage you...
06/07/2023

⚠️ Laminitis Risk Alert ⚠️

There has been a sudden flush of spring grass in the UK and so it is vital that you manage your horse’s intake.

What is laminitis?

Laminitis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that affects the hooves of horses, ponies and donkeys. It occurs when the soft tissues within the hoof become inflamed, leading to structural changes and severe discomfort for our beloved equines.

Seeking veterinary care:

If you suspect your horse is suffering from laminitis, please call your Equine Veterinarian. Acute, severe laminitis should be regarded as an emergency and if you suspect that your horse or pony may be showing signs, it is important to call us immediately. Early intervention is key in managing this condition and minimizing long-term damage.

Let's spread awareness about laminitis and its prevention. Share this post to help fellow horse owners protect their four-legged friends!

Hemlock or Cow Parsley? Hemlock, a highly toxic plant, appears to be growing in abundance this year. Hemlock and cow par...
26/05/2023

Hemlock or Cow Parsley?

Hemlock, a highly toxic plant, appears to be growing in abundance this year. Hemlock and cow parsley look similar. Although cow parsley is safe and tasty for our horses, hemlock is very poisonous and can be fatal even in small quantities.

There are some differences between the two plants, and hemlock can be identified as follows:
• Hemlock has smooth stems (whilst cow parsley has ridged stems like celery)
• Hemlock has distinctive purple splashes on the stems
• Hemlock has more luxuriant foliage
• Hemlock flowers a month later than cow parsley (whilst cow parsley is in flower now, hemlock tends to flower in June and July)
• Hemlock prefers damp places but can grow just about anywhere
• Hemlock has an unpleasant musty smell, resembling mouse urine (whilst cow parsley smells fresh and herby)

⚠️2023 Grass Growth is off the charts!⚠️All leading grass growth sources are showing exceedingly high grass growth figur...
19/05/2023

⚠️2023 Grass Growth is off the charts!⚠️
All leading grass growth sources are showing exceedingly high grass growth figures, with May grass growth in 2023 exceeding both last year and the 4 year average 📈😨
We can never get complacent at this time of year, but ESPECIALLY not this year!😵
If you're thinking of changing your management routine, be that taking the grazing muzzle off, increasing your strip grazing or reducing workload please be extremely careful - the grass is the best we've seen for years.🌱
Key pieces of advice to handle this growth:
🏜 Move your horse to a grass free area (especially if they are metabolically compromised or heavily conditioned)
🏃‍♀️ Increase workload
🌱 Invest in a grazing muzzle
🤏 Decrease the area of grass they have
🐑 Move in other animals
👀 Check at least once a day for any signs of grass sensitivity, even if you have a warmblood, TB or untypical type!
Signs of grass sensitivity include:
🦶Footsoreness
🔥Heat (in any amount of feet)
🫠Flexibility/softness in soles of the foot
👁Swelling above the eyes
↔️Shifting of weight from one foot to another
😴 Lethargy
🌱Firmness in the neck
❗️You don't need all of these symptoms, I would take one of these to be a sign for action at the moment❗️
You will never regret making a change too soon and sadly we only know when we've not acted soon enough. I've tried to be extremely careful with my wording here, for fear for scaremongering, but when grass growth is as it is in the UK I really can't afford to mince my words.
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This is an important time of year for liver clearing. The Galium Aparine plant, also known as sticky back, grows in the ...
12/05/2023

This is an important time of year for liver clearing. The Galium Aparine plant, also known as sticky back, grows in the wild and can help a horse clear toxins from their liver, epecially if a horse has been on medication throughout the year. This plant clears the horse's blood and helps keep away flies and midgets which would help with sweet itch. Cleansing the liver would help the horse with skin ailments as often liver problems show up in the skin.

Yep 🤣🤣
19/04/2023

Yep 🤣🤣

When He Grows Old🤍“When you buy a horse, plan to take care of it in its old age. Use it in such a way that the horse rem...
17/03/2023

When He Grows Old🤍

“When you buy a horse, plan to take care of it in its old age.
Use it in such a way that the horse remains healthy in the long term.
And when he grows old, see in him the one who was in his full strength, love him even more than in his youth”🤍

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