Health: check out advice on health topics

Laminitis in horses

What causes laminitis, how to recognise it and what to do if your horse shows signs of laminitis.

18 advice articles on Health

Annual Horse Health Plan 

Annual Horse Health Plan 

Manage all aspects of your horse's health by downloading our free interactive Annual Horse Health Plan

Bridles: how to choose and fit them correctly

Bridles: how to choose and fit them correctly

Download our helpful guide to find out how to make sure your horse’s bridle fits.

Disease prevention in horses

Disease prevention in horses

Caring for your horse includes protecting them against the threat of disease.

Equine end of life

Equine end of life

Owners who have lost a horse urge others to plan ahead. Does anyone know what choices you would make in an emergency? We can help with this sensitive topic.

Equine grass sickness

Equine grass sickness

A guide to managing horses with equine grass sickness, which can be a debilitating and frequently fatal equine disease.

Fractures in horses

Fractures in horses

Find out more about common sites of broken bones and fractures in horses, their diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Headshaking in horses

Headshaking in horses

Headshaking has been well described as a syndrome for many years but is still a largely misunderstood condition.

Heatstroke in horses

Heatstroke in horses

It is important owners take precautions to avoid their horses getting heat stroke as the severest cases can be fatal.

Laminitis in horses

Laminitis in horses

What causes laminitis, how to recognise it and what to do if your horse shows signs of laminitis.

Mites: how to treat them in horses

Mites: how to treat them in horses

Find out how our experienced teams tackle this itchy problem in affected horses and ponies.

Mud fever in horses

Mud fever in horses

What does the term mud fever mean and how do you treat it?

Saddle fitting, use and maintenance

Saddle fitting, use and maintenance

Advice on saddle fitting and maintenance by the Animal Health Trust in collaboration with World Horse Welfare.

Signs of infection in horses

Signs of infection in horses

Find out more about how recognising the signs of infection in horses early can reduce the risk of disease.

Sweet itch

Sweet itch

Sweet itch is one of the most common allergic skin diseases affecting horses in the UK - learn how to prevent and manage it.

Teeth 

Teeth 

Find out who should check a horse’s teeth, how often and how to tell if your horse has dental problems.

Tendon and ligament injuries in horses 

Tendon and ligament injuries in horses 

Find out more about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tendon and ligament injuries in horses.

Worms: how to control them in horses

Worms: how to control them in horses

What damage can parasites do to horses? What are the best ways to control internal parasites in horses and when should you de-worm your horse?

Wounds and first aid for horses 

Wounds and first aid for horses 

Find out more about common wounds and when to administer first aid to injured horses.

Horses Explained videos

Horses Explained

is a video series for all horse owners and equine professionals to explore key health, management and behaviour topics.

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