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Horse & Farm Management
The story of foal slippers and fairy fingers
Helen Sharp
Horse Sense takes a look at foal slippers: nature’s built-in hoof protection
7 February 2025 General
Equicom: keeping a watchful eye
Equicom's affordable foaling cameras offer peace of mind for the foaling season
24 January 2025 General
What exactly are electrolytes and why use them?
Helen Sharp has a closer look at what electrolytes are and why they are useful when horses are travelling
From science to saddles: BT Young Scientist team revolutionising bit fitting
Always an encouraging exhibition, the BT Young Scientist and technology event once again highlighted the bright minds focusing their attentions on the equine industry
19 January 2025 General
The science behind the flax
Bri Flaxseed Oil’s unique fatty acid profile with its high content of Omega 3 has led to its increasing popularity with equine owners
17 January 2025 General
New horse resolutions
Helen Sharp ponders on the resolutions you can make for your horses in 2025
2 January 2025 General
Can you recognise pain in your horse?
How can humans identify pain in horses and how can this pain can be treated?
23 December 2024 Veterinary
Winter weaning for foals
What are the important factors for weaning and how can we safely wean a loan foal?
20 December 2024 Breeding management
Regulation of supplements compared to medicines
Horse Sense asked Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD to explain regulations when it comes to the many supplements we see on our shelves
1 December 2024 Stable management
Winter equine emergencies and how to deal with them
Horse owners should always be prepared for a problem in winter, Horse Sense have some reminders of what to look out for in an emergency
22 November 2024 Farm management
Advertorial OmegaForte Equine Oil
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 Nutrition
Irish horse and pony owners needed by UCD
Irish horse and pony owners are needed for research on the diagnosis and management of equine metabolic syndrome
22 November 2024 Veterinary