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.
Just like humans, horses need to see a dentist regularly and it is often one of the first things you check if your horse suddenly starts having problems. But why do horses need to see a dentist, how often and who is best to do the job? Constant Growth Within…
We have had two years now of really bad weather for growing hay. This has meant that our lovely reliable hay man has run out of last year’s hay and with most decent hay suppliers in the area having the same issue, we have no choice but to feed this…
Horses nearly always have a worm burden, meaning they nearly always have some parasitic worms in their digestive system. Controlling the worm burden is very important as a major worm burden can impact the health of your horse. It could be something which seems something minor, such as losing a…
Steaming hay has become more popular in recent years as more owners understand the benefits of steaming hay for all horses, not just those sensitive to dust. This has led to many people having a hay steamer on their dream list. But with the go to brand coming with a…
It was announced last night that stricter measures are being put in place to try and stop the spread of Covid-19. These measures include only leaving the house for essentials such as food and medical shopping and only going outside your property for exercise once a day. There has been…
There are lots of debates about whether you should insure your horse or not. I can see where both sides are coming from, but I would always insure my horses and always recommend others doing the same. Yes it can be expensive and if your horse is injury prone, it…
Earlier this week British Dressage announced that they were changing there vaccination rules from 12 months to 6 months. While this rule was already in place for the FEI and for horse racing, it has caused a bit of a stir among BD riders. Equine Flu Still Here At the…
Here in the UK we are having a heat wave with temperatures set to reach 37 degrees Celsius in places later this week. Needless to say, these temperatures can be challenging when it comes to managing our horses and you may need to think about changing your usual routine to…
Feeding horses salt is something which seems to confuse a lot of horse owners with many not knowing what to do for the best. Especially if your horse is on rest or only does light work. It can be hard to know when you should be adding salt to your…
New cases of equine flu are being diagnosed all the time. Are you giving your horse booster vaccinations? If not here are some reasons why you should consider it.
