We're Clipped!
This is possibly (probably) the earliest Scottie has been clipped since I have had him! Although he wasn’t as fluffy as he was last winter when we clipped, thanks to… Read More »We're Clipped!
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Do you have questions about your horse’s health you feel silly asking? Or does your horse have a minor problem what has you stumped? Well here at EquiPepper we aim to answer all these questions for you and give you the tools to keep your horse in tip top condition.
So whether you are looking for something to help your horse cope with vet prescribed box rest, to wanting to try some alternative herbal treatments before trying conventional treatment, we should have something for everyone. Although bare in mind that we always recommend talking to your vet about anything you are worried about before trying something else.
Clipping for Body Condition and Management
The main reason people clip is to make their horses more comfortable while they are working with their winter coats. Removing the hair stops them getting as sweaty, which is… Read More »Clipping for Body Condition and Management
Discussions with a Farrier ~ Differences in Farrier Prices
Thanks to my work, I get to talk to lots of farriers, many of who are some of the best in the industry. So I thought I would have a… Read More »Discussions with a Farrier ~ Differences in Farrier Prices
Feed Testers ~ Analysis
For those of you who read the BEVA Congress post I wrote a few weeks ago, you will know that I got several feed sample packs to try after talking… Read More »Feed Testers ~ Analysis
Over-Reach Boots, Kevin Bacons, Biotin and Copper Nails.
Some of you may remember that last winter Scottie developed a new habit out of the blue, regularly removing his shoes! There were several factors for this, one being that… Read More »Over-Reach Boots, Kevin Bacons, Biotin and Copper Nails.
Olympian Drug Scandal and Equine Drug Protocol
I’m sure all of you will be aware of the recent drug scandals around the Olympics this year. It started with the Russian State Sponsored Doping allegation which led to… Read More »Olympian Drug Scandal and Equine Drug Protocol
Holiday Time
You always read about Top horses having their holidays, where they get a bit of time off from their usual routine. This may be being turned away and doing absolutely… Read More »Holiday Time
BEVA Congress 2016
Last week I was lucky enough to attend BEVA Congress with work. Having never been before, I was unsure what to expect but it turned out to be a very… Read More »BEVA Congress 2016
"Laminitis is an emergency, just like Colic."
This weekend work held a laminitis clinic and it was really interesting. There were several lectures by vets who have been researching laminitis and cushing’s disease for years, followed by… Read More »"Laminitis is an emergency, just like Colic."
Playing for Injury Time
I was very organised this month and filmed my E-Dressage test a good 2 weeks early because I knew the rest of the month will be busy, and it has… Read More »Playing for Injury Time
