Grain Overload – When Mischief Becomes an Emergency

Grain Overload – When Mischief Becomes an Emergency

Sometimes, the older they are, the less sensible they become. This week we were called out to an emergency involving four very naughty horses who had managed to break out of their barn overnight. Instead of heading straight back to the field, they decided to help...
Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

This spring and summer has been highly unusual and the continuing heat with increased temperatures doesn’t fit in well with our four legged friends routines. Heat waves like the one that is expected over the next 7 days brings it’s own issues for our four...
Tackling Atypical Myopathy: Protecting Horses from Hidden Danger

Tackling Atypical Myopathy: Protecting Horses from Hidden Danger

Atypical myopathy (AM) is a serious, often fatal muscle disease in horses, commonly associated with the consumption of seeds or leaves from sycamore trees (Acer pseudoplatanus), which are toxic to equines. While it’s most frequently seen in the autumn, as...