Why you need to look after yourself
We are all guilty of it. Our horse gets the best nutritional diet, they regularly see a physio and they are exercised regularly to work towards our goals for them.… Read More »Why you need to look after yourself
Health
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.
Common allergies in horses
Just like us, horses can be allergic to many different things. It’s important for horse owners to be able to recognise the signs of an allergy and take steps to… Read More »Common allergies in horses
Can longer turnout reduce the risk of injury?
I am a big fan of giving horses as much turnout as possible. I believe it is good for them both mentally and physically. But I also understand that the… Read More »Can longer turnout reduce the risk of injury?
Does Bridle Fit Affect Performance?
We all know how important it is to have a correctly fitted saddle for our horse. Not only does it help prevent back pain, it can also improve the horses… Read More »Does Bridle Fit Affect Performance?
Horse Owners Biggest Fear ~ Stable Fires
For many horse owners, one of our biggest fears is stable fires. We have all heard horror stories of horses getting trapped in burning stables and with so many yards… Read More »Horse Owners Biggest Fear ~ Stable Fires
Looking after an older horse
Thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine and horse owner knowledge, our horses are living longer and longer. But not only are they living longer, but they are able to maintain… Read More »Looking after an older horse
The C Word ~ How to prevent colic
Since colic can be caused by so many different things, it is virtually impossible to completely prevent colic in our horses. However, how we manage our horses can reduce the… Read More »The C Word ~ How to prevent colic
The C Word ~ How to treat Colic
Colic is scary. When you horse starts to show symptoms of colic it can be easy to panic. You also get people on the complete opposite of the spectrum who… Read More »The C Word ~ How to treat Colic
The C word ~ What is Colic?
The word colic is enough to strike fear into any horse owner. Not only can it be very distressing to watch, but it can also be fatal. But what exactly is colic? And what is the… Read More »The C word ~ What is Colic?
The forgotten risks of summer grazing
Here in the UK we have very wet, cold winters. Our horses either get very little turnout during the winter months, or when they do go out, the fields are… Read More »The forgotten risks of summer grazing