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‘Are We Human or Are We Dancin’?
Why talking about money when your horse is unwell is one of the hardest conversations we have as vets A friend asked me a question the other day that really made me think. We'd been chatting about AI, technology and how much the world is changing when, completely out...
Eye Spy… What’s Wrong With This Eye?
Why a watery eye in a horse should never be ignored From the picture above, could you tell what was wrong with this eye? At first glance, it looks fairly normal, doesn’t it? This was a call-out to see a pony with what had been described as simply “a watery eye.” On...
Summer Laminitis: Why brown grass can still be dangerous
When most people think about laminitis, they picture lush, green spring grass. However, the current conditions across the UK are proving that laminitis isn't just a springtime problem. Although our "green and pleasant land" is looking anything but green at the moment,...
Foals & Breeding: The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant
It’s that time of year again, and we are delighted to be seeing the first foals arriving across the Little Rock Equine practice—with many more still to come. There’s nothing quite like a new foal on the ground: long legs, curious eyes, and that unmistakable sense of...
Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Laminitis in horses is back with a vengeance this year, and at Little Rock Equine Vets we are seeing an increasing number of cases across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We’re seeing more cases, often earlier in the season, and in a wider range of horses and...
When Your Horse Didn’t Get the Memo… Poor Performance & Lameness Work-Ups Explained
Spring has arrived, and for many horse owners, that means one thing—getting back out competing, training, and enjoying our horses again. Saddles have been checked, physios booked, and fitness plans are underway. But what happens when your horse isn’t performing as...
Choke in Horses: Why it happens? What should you do?
Choke is one of those conditions that every horse owner dreads seeing. It looks dramatic. It feels urgent. And understandably, the instinct is to act quickly. But sometimes the most important advice we can give sounds a little counterintuitive. We've seen a fair few...
Overcoming Competition Nerves When Competing
Do you enter a competition and then start to worry as the date approaches? You aren’t alone. Competition nerves in horse riding are far more common than you might think. Riders of all levels experience them — from first-time competitors to experienced riders heading...
Stronger Horses Start with Hacking
When it comes to horse fitness and conditioning, many riders immediately think of schooling sessions in the arena. It’s controlled, predictable and during winter it can be the easiest place to ride. But sometimes the best training advice can sound a little...
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