Advice on what sort of bit to use on a horse or pony is one of the most common questions we get asked at Horse and Pony Info. For this reason, we decided to ask Lorraine Jennings to help us out. A bit about bits Although good schooling will help you to slow down and […]
Contents of Horse and Pony Care
Caring for horses and ponies is a full time job and can be demanding but it should be very satisfying. In our ‘Horse and Pony Care’ pages there are many tips to help you from day to day stable care such as feeding and grooming to looking after horses with particular problems like sweet itch and Cushings. We also display recommended books on horse and pony care to buy which will help you find out more information.
Preventing laminitis, the curse of native breeds. What is laminitis? The suffix ‘itis’ means inflammation and laminitis is the painful inflammation of the laminae in a horse’s hoof. This can be caused by a number of different conditions but the common one is grass induced and often affects native breeds of horses and ponies which […]
Care of horses and ponies diagnosed with Cushings Disease, tail bandages and warnings about their use, first aid kit for horses and ponies, review of Horselog App… First Aid Kit for Horses Cushings Disease Cushings Disease usually occurs in older equines as the result of a benign tumour of the pituitary gland. Symptoms include long, […]
Older ponies in their twenties have always been useful for teaching children to ride but more owners nowadays are keeping older ex-competition horses going for longer. They all need a bit more care and attention to look and feel well, especially in winter. Stabling – Most owners like the idea of stabling their older horses […]
24 Mud Fever Tips
Horses and ponies need special care during the Autumn and Winter months. They will need extra feeding, warm waterproof rugs and, if they are being ridden, they may also need to be clipped. As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water is essential, as cold weather can cause […]
Worming horses and ponies on a regular basis is very important. Ask your local stockist for advice on the most effective wormers and change type (not brand name) every six months to help prevent parasites building up resistance to the chemicals in the wormers. Parasites in horses Regular worming of horses and ponies is the […]
Life is anything but sweet for a pony with Sweet Itch Sweet itch is actually caused by an allergy to the saliva of midges which appear in clouds at dawn and dusk, and in damp conditions. They make a pony’s life a misery and the itching can result in huge, unsightly sores along the pony’s […]