Poor Saddle Fit in Horses: Signs and Risks

Poor Saddle Fit in Horses: Signs and Risks

Feb 22, 2026 | blog

A poorly fitting saddle doesn’t just cause discomfort — it can quietly affect your horse’s performance, behaviour and long-term soundness. At Littlerock Equine Vets, as an ambulatory equine practice, we frequently see horses where saddle fit is playing a much bigger...
Strangles in Horses: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Strangles in Horses: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Jan 24, 2026 | blog

Strangles is a disease that many horse owners have heard of, and often fear. The good news is that while strangles is endemic in the UK and extremely infectious, it is unlikely to kill your horse and most horses make a full recovery. Strangles is an upper respiratory...
Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Aug 12, 2025 | blog, Practice news

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...