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A Q&A with Cavallo’s Owner: Hoof Boot Fit, Styles & the Dinky Ponies Whether you’re considering hoof boots for everyday riding, making the transition to barefoot or looking for temporary protection after a lost shoe, knowing where to start can feel confusing. Cavallo hoof boots aren’t just for barefoot horses and your hoof-care professional can help you choose the right option. A comfortable, secure fit starts with accur...

LeMieux Hay Ball Review: Tried & Tested by Woody For horses and ponies who need their forage carefully managed, finding ways to make hay last longer without leaving them bored can be a real challenge. Ally tested the LeMieux Hay Ball with Woody, her 25-year-old pony, to see whether it could offer a practical alternative to feeding hay from the floor or using a traditional haynet. With restricted grazing, expensive hay and an older pony to kee...

Horse Hoof Care: Expert Tips from Farrier Sam Dracott Ask any experienced horse owner what keeps their horse comfortable and performing at their best, and hoof care will be high on the list. There's an old saying, "no hoof, no horse", and while it may sound like a cliché, most riders who've dealt with a lame horse know just how true it is. Healthy feet underpin everything, from hacking and Pony Club activities to competing at affiliated le...

How to Keep Horses Cool in a UK Heatwave British summers seem to be changing. Temperatures that once felt exceptional are becoming far more common and many UK horse owners are now managing prolonged spells of 30°C plus. Most of us check the weather app multiple times a day, and when amber and red heat warnings begin appearing day after day, it's hard not to feel concerned about how our horses are going to cope.  After a few recent summer...

How to Do a Worm Egg Count for Horses at Home: WEC Guide Parasite control is an essential part of responsible horse care. However, routine worming on a fixed schedule is no longer recommended for most adult horses, with vets now favouring a targeted approach. Instead, treatment is based on worm egg count (WEC) results. An at-home worm count kit allows horse owners to collect a manure sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis. The results he...