Category Archives: Featured

The equine digestive system

Briony Witherow, looks at the anatomy and function of the equine digestive system Abbreviations: SI = Small

Horse anatomy – the neck

Edward Busuttil DVM, CertAVP, PgCertVPS, MRCVS, gives us an anatomic insight into how stability is

The cost of colic

Leah Walker, talks to KBIS to find out how far your insurance pot might have to stretch,

Shoeing wet hooves

Steve Butler, discusses the problems which occur when shoeing wet feet So it’s that time

Vetting horses: it’s not about PASS or FAIL

Dr Malcolm Morley BVSc MRVS, explains how purchasers can get the most out of a vetting or

Wet skin conditions in horses

Stuart Davies looks at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of mud fever, rain scald and

Posture vs conformation – in the bones or in the stance?

Chloe Mabbutt, discusses how to assess a horse’s conformation  The difference between posture and conformation is

Is my horse naughty or is it something else?

 Dr Sue Dyson is well known for her groundbreaking work on signs of pain in

Do all horses need shoes?

Farrier Ricky Gache Dip WCF ATF, discusses the question – do all horses need to be

New study reveals the impact of different shoeing practices on galloping racehorses

A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), and funded by the Horserace