Sometimes we are truly humbled…..

Sometimes we are truly humbled…..

We had our interview as one of three finalists for the Equestrian Business Awards on Wednesday night. It was a full team effort and we hope we passed muster and didn’t let any of our wonderful nominators down. We received an Email this morning and the whole team...
The sun has got his hat on…

The sun has got his hat on…

Bright sunshine can be a great thing. However it can also cause eye issues in horses. It’s important to ensure that your horse has adequate UV protection from the sun. Sun and it’s warmth in the summer can cause a few issues; UveitisConjunctivitisUlcers...
Sarcoids

Sarcoids

There are many types of sarcoid six to be exact: Nodular, verrucous, occult, fibroblastic, mixed and malevolent. These cause heartache to many horses and owners. Some interesting sarcoid facts: Sarcoids can develop anywhere on the skin, but some are more common than...
Skin issues in the horse.

Skin issues in the horse.

The skin is the largest organ in any animal. It protects the body from infection, injury and disease. However there are quite a few ailments horses can get that affect this organ. External parasites: These are parasites such as lice, leg mites, and pin worm. They are...
External parasites:

External parasites:

External parasites such as lice, leg mites and pin worm are commonly seen coming out of spring and into summer. Here are some of the clinical signs seen with each: Lice:hair loss over face and bodybiting at body”walking dandruff” in the mane and top of...