HORSE CARE GUIDES

Dell Trimmed by Tracey of Natural Neddies Have you ever been cleaning out your horse's feet and noticed a white, creamy substance hidden deep within the frog? Perhaps your hoof care provider has trimmed away a section of frog and revealed a small pocket of white fluid that looks a bit like watery milk . Most of us immediately assume something is wrong. Thrush, infection, an abscess... Well, it turns out nobody seems completely certain. Why I Started Looking Into This The rea

When horse owners think about mud fever, they often focus on wet fields, muddy gateways, and the challenges of winter weather. However, many winter skin problems begin long before the first muddy paddock appears. The foundations of healthy skin are established long before the wet weather arrives. Throughout the summer months, many horses are washed frequently to remove sweat, dust, and dirt. While keeping horses clean is important, frequent washing with harsh shampoos and det

Many horse owners across the UK have noticed something unusual this year: despite moving into late spring, the expected surge of biting flies has not fully appeared yet. The most likely reason is the prolonged unsettled weather pattern we have experienced through much of the season. Cool temperatures, repeated rain fronts, strong winds and cold nights can significantly delay the emergence and activity of many biting fly species. However, delayed does not mean absent. In fact,

A lot of horse owners are noticing thick, hard sole build-up at the moment and wondering whether it is “good strong sole” or something else entirely. Quite often, what they are seeing is retained sole. What Is Retained Sole? Retained sole is old dead sole that has not naturally exfoliated (shed) from the bottom of the hoof. Instead of flaking away gradually, it stays attached and can build up into a thick hard layer. Sometimes it appears dry, smooth and polished. Other times

Most of us only really start thinking about skin care once something shows up — a bit of rubbing, itching, scurfy patches, or a coat that just doesn’t look quite right. And that’s completely normal. But often, by the time we see those signs, the skin has already been a little out of balance for a while — especially when it comes to pH balance, which plays a key role in overall coat health. What’s going on underneath? Underneath the coat is something far more important than s

Horse Feather Mites Chorioptes equi: A Guide to Managing Horse Mites Chorioptes equi is a type of mite that affects horses. These pests usually target the lower legs, mane, tail, and underbelly. Unlike other mite species, Chorioptes equi is a surface-dwelling, non-burrowing mite. This means it lives on the outer layer of skin without digging into it. What You Should Know About Chorioptes equi Chorioptes equi commonly causes several issues for horses. The signs of infestation

FlyMac Horse Fly Spray FlyMac Horse Fly Spray: Natural, Effective & Economical Protection FlyMac Horse Fly Spray is a powerful, plant-based concentrate designed to keep your horse protected from flies and midges. Formulated with highly active ingredients including Neem Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus, Citrepel, and Peppermint, it offers long-lasting and effective insect repellent properties without harsh chemicals. Premium Quality Ingredients We use only the highest grade, triple-filte

Photo Courtesy of Sammie and Lila Abscesses Abscesses can be as a result of bacteria entering the hoof capsules defenses. This can be caused by a bruised sole, compromised white line, poor frog health, puncture etc and more prevalent in winter as the hooves become softer and easier for bacteria to get trapped and enter. The first thing you probably notice is that your horse is lame. How, why, where?? Sometimes its obvious and erupts quickly. Complicated abscesses take time t

So the fly season is upon us and you want to be able to spray your horse with a repellent but he freaks out at the sight of the bottle and the scary noise.. Here are some tips to have your horse begging to be sprayed!! Things you will need Fill a couple of bottles of water..big bottles and fill a spray bottle. You will need lots of water so have your stock ready for a 20 min training session. If you have a rope halter great if not a head collar will do. Then you will need a g

Seedy Toe or White Line disease, they are the same thing. Sometimes names can be misleading and lead us to think that a horse has a disease when in fact it is a combination of microbes or fungi that have invaded the hoof wall where the tight white line has been compromised to allow these pathogens in. Bacteria in the gut is essential for a healthy gut but these also go on living in the poo delivered out the back door and invariably where our horses stand where they can find t