Welfare at Olympia Horse Show
Even for those of you who didn’t watch the Grand Prix at Olympia, I’m sure you will have heard about the drama at some point today! Bertram Allen is a… Read More »Welfare at Olympia Horse Show
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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.
Coping with Mud Fever this winter.
I’m sure many of you dread the thick mud which comes along in winter. Both you and your horse get splattered, all outside jobs become more of a challenge and… Read More »Coping with Mud Fever this winter.
Stop worrying about dropping weight over winter.
We all worry about our horses losing weight over the winter, especially when it comes to our warmbloods and thoroughbreds. However, according to the horses natural digestive systems, we shouldn’t… Read More »Stop worrying about dropping weight over winter.
Progress with Lasers!
On Friday Scottie had a physiotherapist out to look at the soreness in his back. I though he would need a good few treatments but I was looking forward to… Read More »Progress with Lasers!
Guest Blog ~ Kissing Spines
Kissing spines is a problem which affects many horses and seems to be a common problem in ex racehorses. It often goes undiagnosed for a long time due to many… Read More »Guest Blog ~ Kissing Spines
Sarcoid Update!
Some of you may know that Scottie has a couple of sarcoids. However, because they are fairly small and not causing him any problems, I have decided to try turmeric… Read More »Sarcoid Update!
Buying an ex racehorse: problems to look for and avoid!
With ex racehorse competitions such as ROR becoming more and more popular, more people are looking into buying an ex racehorse. Most ex racehorses still have plenty of miles left… Read More »Buying an ex racehorse: problems to look for and avoid!
Thoroughbred Feet: Improvable?
Thoroughbreds as a breed tend to have pretty poor feet compared to other breeds, most likely due to being selectively bred for performance rather than conformation. However, those who have… Read More »Thoroughbred Feet: Improvable?
Sarcoids: Treatment or Management?
Sarcoids are the bane of many horse owners lives. They are difficult to treat, can require careful management and often lowers a horses worth. Once they have one, they often… Read More »Sarcoids: Treatment or Management?
Benefits of Hacking
There are many benefits of hacking for all horses, from top class competition horses to youngsters. But we often overlook the benefits of hacking to the rider. Why hacking is… Read More »Benefits of Hacking