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
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
Download our helpful guide to find out how to make sure your horse’s bridle fits.
Disease prevention in horses
Caring for your horse includes protecting them against the threat of disease.
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
A guide to managing horses with equine grass sickness, which can be a debilitating and frequently fatal equine disease.
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 has been well described as a syndrome for many years but is still a largely misunderstood condition.
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
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
Find out how our experienced teams tackle this itchy problem in affected horses and ponies.
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
Find out more about how recognising the signs of infection in horses early can reduce the risk of disease.
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.
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
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
Find out more about common wounds and when to administer first aid to injured horses.
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