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New study links weight with behaviour

A new study titled Misbehaviour in Pony Club Horses: Incidence and risk factors1, published recently by The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has found

20/04/2012


Several Atypical Myopathy cases reported in the UK

World Horse Welfare has been made aware of several cases of Equine Atypical Myopathy (EAM) in the UK, and is urging horse owners to monitor their ow

31/10/2011


Talk about Cushings

Equine Cushing’s Disease, also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is the most common endocrine disorder in older horses and ponies

16/09/2011


The Pure Weigh to better feeding

The Pure Feed Company are now offering a free mobile Weigh-in service

12/09/2011


Horse Trust-funded research discovers impact of peptides on equine inflammatory disease

Horse Trust-funded research discovers impact of peptides on equine inflammatory disease

22/08/2011


Cheshire is a ragwort hotspot

A survey carried out by The British Horse Society has identified Cheshire as one of the counties most infested with the deadly weed Ragwort.

04/07/2011


Research proves grazing muzzles effectiveness

New research1, presented at the Equine Science Society Symposium in Nashshville, USA last month, shows that using a grazing muzzle can reduce the past

16/06/2011


National hi-viz survey launched

The British Horse Society (BHS) has launched a national survey to discover why more horse riders and carriage drivers don’t wear hi-viz clothing.

18/04/2011


Diet key to insulin resistance in horses

New research on the pharmacological management of insulin-resistance in horses and ponies has suggested that diet (and exercise) are still key in any

18/04/2011


Bacteria linked to periodontal disease

The potential role of bacteria in the development of periodontal disease in horses has been shown in research funded by The Horse Trust. The resear

04/04/2011


Snow brings added dangers to horses

Horse owners need to be aware of the danger posed by poisonous tree branches becoming within reach because of heavy snow fall. The warning come

04/01/2011


Action on ragwort

The British Horse Society has launched a nationwide survey to assess the scale of the threat of ragwort. The society, in association with eazitools

07/12/2010


Top tips on winter feeding

With the winter freeze hitting hard, Top Spec has issued the following feeding advice: For horses and ponies living out • Ensure water is avail

06/12/2010


Your views on horse tax

The deadline for feedback on plans to create a new animal health unit and charge a “horse tax” to fun it is 19 April. Equine groups from across the

04/12/2010


Why riding is good for you!

The British Horse Society is looking for riders to fill in an online questionnaire to help build a true picture of the health benefits of horse riding

30/11/2010


Watch out for horses on roads. . .

Ninety per cent of regular horse riders believe drivers do not take enough care when passing horses on the road, according to research conducted by Pe

15/11/2010


Help needed over cribbing

Researchers at the University of Liverpool are conducting a survey on the health and management of horses that display crib biting and wind sucking be

26/10/2010


Report accidents online

The British Horse Society is launching a dedicated horse accidents website at this year’s Your Horse Live (13 – 14 November) designed to provide stati

11/09/2010


Horse Health

Treat laminitis early, warns Blue Cross The Blue Cross is warning of the dangers of untreated laminitis after a pony handed over to the charity had

02/08/2010


Warning over football flags

Following an incident in Cornwall the British Horse Society is urging England football supporters to be aware of the dangers that flying flags on thei

15/06/2010