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.
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
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
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 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?
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
I am incredibly pro turnout. I personally hate the idea of horses being coped up in their stables all day, only coming out for exercise. Yes the exercise is good,… Read More »Why I can disagree with Dani Waldman without hate
Trimming whiskers is something what has always been considered common practice. Certain disciplines, such as showing, it was almost a requirement to remove your horses whiskers. But with more and… Read More »Trimming whiskers illegal in FEI competition
A little while ago I wrote about how I have been trying wood pellet bedding for Scottie after haven fallen out of love slightly with cardboard. Two months on and… Read More »White Horse Energy – Premium Wood Pellet Bedding Review
Many of us grew up having it drilled into us that you shouldn’t feed your horse for at least half an hour before and after riding to prevent colic. This… Read More »Should you feed your horse before riding?
Mares are a bit like marmite, especially chestnut mares. Most people either always look for a mare, or try to avoid them. This is essentially because unlike geldings, mares still… Read More »The Seasonal Mare ~ Could our management make them worse?
