Thrush in the horse
Thrush in the horse Thrush is an infection in the frog and the grooves (sulci) in and around the frog of the hoof. It can be caused by various organisms like fungus and anaerobic bacteria. One species
Fun Facts about the Melbourne Cup
Fun Facts about the Melbourne Cup It’s the race that stops the nation at 3pm, the first Tuesday in November- The Melbourne Cup! In celebration of Australia’s biggest race, our
Caring for your Riding Helmet
Caring for your Riding Helmet Riding helmets are the most important piece of equipment that a rider possesses and is often the most neglected. We spend money and time cleaning and polishing our
How does spring grass affect your horses’ diet?
How does spring grass affect your horses’ diet? Warmer weather, daylight savings – it is easy to say that the season of spring is a favourite to most horse owners! And as much
Why do we lunge horses?
Why do we lunge horses? Is your horse feeling a little fresh from all the spring grass? Or are they coming back after a long spell over winter? As the saying goes, when
The three stages of parturition in horses
The three stages of parturition in horses When foaling a mare down it is important to recognise each stage of the foaling process during parturition, and be able to assess