The importance of good fitting tack:

The importance of good fitting tack:

All horse owners love a good saddle and a smart bridle. However, regardless of what make or brand the most important thing is that it fits. Ill fitting tack, can lead to tight muscles, pain and in the wort situations lameness and back issues. Therefore it is important...
No Foot, No Horse ………..

No Foot, No Horse ………..

Foot balance is important. If the shoe doesn’t fit correctly and help maintain the foot balance then potentially you line your four legged friend up for work related injuries. If the weight of the horse is being supported unevenly then stresses on the soft...

Community spirit

Shelley was asked to read to some local school children this week. This was to show the importance of reading and what jobs it can take you into. Shelley decided that she would try and stick with the Vet theme (quite hard to do) and decided to read the “wonky...
Other toxic plants:

Other toxic plants:

Buttercups: These are a common sight across the rolling hills of staffordshire.  Buttercups thrive on poor horse poor ground and whilst they are usually not tempting to horses we do find that if grazing is restricted that horses will eat them.  Toxins are...
Acorns and oak:

Acorns and oak:

Acorns and therefore Oak trees are poisonous to horses. This is most commonly seen in the autumn months when grazing is at a premium. Toxins present: Gallic Acid Tannic Acid Can cause damage to kidneys, intestines and liver if the acorns, the branches and leaves are...