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.
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."
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
Just like us, all horses are different. They have different personalities and different bodies. When I was at University, it was drilled into me how important it is to know… Read More »The Importance of Knowing your Horse
Many of us reach a point where we feel we need to change our horse’s diet. This might be because we are struggling to maintain our horse’s weight or it… Read More »How to go about changing your horse's diet.
I have finished my first week in my new job at a company which supplies to farriers. One of the products the company is really pushing at the moment is… Read More »Considering Copper Nails
At first, this seems like there is an obvious answer to this question – No you shouldn’t breed a mare with kissing spines. Not only is this likely to put… Read More »Should you breed a mare with Kissing Spines?
Over recent years, magnesium calmers have become very popular with many people believing they are the only type of calmer which actually works. However, this post isn’t about whether or… Read More »Should jumpers be given Magnesium Calmers?
Feeding turmeric is one of the latest trends in the equine world. Despite there being virtually no research into the properties of turmeric and the benefits and dangers of feeding… Read More »Turmeric for Horses ~ Magic or Pointless?
Traditional shoeing isn’t for everyone. I have heard of several horses over the years which, for one reason or another, could no longer be conventionally shod. These horses were too footsore… Read More »GluShu ~ The alternative to traditional shoeing
For those of you who read my last post about Scottie’s back treatment, on Wednesday we had our first pole work session. Before this, we had a short session which… Read More »Pole Work Session
