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The image of buying sunscreen for your horse at first might seem pretty surreal. Unfortunately, the same blazing heat that causes us to feel dizzy and our skin to burn and peel also has its fair share of problematic effects for our horses - the most important of these being heat stress. The British Horse Society advise: “Our message is simple – horses need suntan cream and shade too. Owners need to be extra vigilant during a heat wav...

Bucas Freedom Fly Sheet Review: Tried & Tested Finding a fly rug that offers good coverage without leaving your horse hot and uncomfortable can take some trial and error. Our General Manager, Amy, tested the Bucas Freedom Fly Sheet with Full Neck on her horse, Nev, to see how it performed during everyday summer turnout. The rug Amy tested was from an older collection and cost £54 at the time. Colours, features and pricing may have chan...

Summer Horse Care: Keeping Your Horse Happy & Healthy Summer with horses can be lovely. Longer evenings, lighter mornings and considerably less mud are usually welcome after a British winter. But warmer weather brings its own set of jobs to the yard too. Good summer horse care isn't just about keeping horses cool. Grazing changes, flies appear in force, pink noses need protecting and water troughs suddenly seem to empty far quicker than they...

How to Look After Your Horse’s Hooves Looking after your horse’s hooves doesn’t need to involve an elaborate routine. For most owners, the foundations are surprisingly simple: pick their feet out every day, learn what is normal for your horse, keep up with farrier appointments and pay attention when something changes. It’s one of those small yard jobs that can tell you an awful lot. A loose shoe, unusual smell, stone wedge...

Does My Horse Have an Allergy? One day your horse is perfectly comfortable. The next, they're rubbing their mane out on every available fence post, developing unexplained lumps, or coughing every time you pass their stable. Sound familiar? Allergies in horses are surprisingly common and can range from mildly irritating to genuinely serious. The tricky part is that allergy symptoms often look very similar to other conditions. Itching, hair loss, c...