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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...

Mud Fever in Horses: Prevention, Treatment & When to Call the Vet The past few winters have been increasingly wet leaving horses and their owners battling through muddy fields with many horses looking more like swamp monsters than the usually perfectly groomed equine companions we know and love. And with mud comes all sorts of complications. Losing your welly in the mud is the least of our worries when you’ve got the stress of whether y...

What Is a Horse Rug? A horse rug or 'blanket' is essentially a coat/jacket for your horse - offering protection, warmth and comfort through every season. With different weights, designs and materials available, there’s a rug to suit every horse and every type of British weather. Types of Horse Rugs Fly Rugs Lightweight mesh rugs designed to keep flies and insects at bay during the warmer months. Usually light-coloured to reflect heat, some...

The Main Differences between Horseware Rambo, Rhino and Amigo Let’s face it – keeping a horse in the UK means constantly changing rugs. One minute it’s freezing and rainy, the next it’s scorching hot. That’s why picking the right rug (and knowing when to layer) is key. Luckily, Horseware Ireland has been saving horse owners from soggy, sweaty or grumpy horses since 1985. Gone are the days of heavy “New Zealand&...

Which Stain Remover Spray Works Best?  Picture this: You’ve been counting down to show day, you’re up at the crack of dawn and your lovely grey horse has spent the night snoozing in a pile of muck. With no time for a proper bath, what’s your go-to solution? That’s right, the trusty stain remover spray. To help you find the best one, we’ve put five popular horse stain removers to the test on grey and coloured hor...