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Horse Care
Should I be worried about gelding an older horse?
Helen Sharp
With a recent high-profile show jumper being castrated at 10 years old Horse Sense asked vet Karen Dunne to explore the topic of late castration
22 November 2024 Nutrition
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Mervue Equine’s new OmegaForte Equine Oil is an excellent source of unrefined, nutrient rich oils to support optimum skin, joint and gastrointestinal health for horses.
22 November 2024 Stable management
Equestrians warned of Equine Herpes Virus outbreak
This week there has been a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus in France
From Rudolf with love
What would Rudolf want for Christmas? Horse Sense discovers something good for horses and for the environment
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
The seasonal threat of the Sycamore
With a number of cases of Aytpical Myopathy noted in recent weeks in Ireland, Horse Sense shares tips on how to spot and manage the threat of Sycamore poisoning
8 November 2024 Farm management
Don't ignore mud fever this winter
Horse Sense looks at ways to prevent and treat mud fever in your horse
8 November 2024 Stable management
Probiotics – The key to a well-balanced equine gut
Kerrie Kavanagh, MSc., senior microbiologist discusses the positive benefits of probiotics for your horse
1 November 2024 Stable management
Caring for your horse's hooves in wet weather
Whether it's a wet field, damp bark paddock or a flooded stable Horse Sense has some tips to keeping your horse's feet healthy this rainy season
27 October 2024 Stable management
Snug as a bug in an Aloga rug
Grace Allen of Aloga Equestrian tells Helen Sharp the key considerations when blanketing your horse this autumn and winter.
11 October 2024 Stable management
My foal has a heart murmur - how worried should I be?
Vet Karen Dunne explains heart murmurs in foals to Helen Sharp following a diagnosis in her own colt foal
23 August 2024 Veterinary
Sensor proving positive in reducing racehorse injury
Researchers develop sensor to identify minuscule stride changes associated with increased risk of racehorse injury
23 August 2024 Training methods
Reader asks: How can I help my horse with sarcoids?
Helen Sharp asks vet Karen Dunne to answer a reader request to help her understand the sarcoids in her young horse
2 August 2024 Veterinary