Horses have complex digestive systems and providing them with a balanced diet is the basis of keeping them in good working order, which is where the 10 golden feeding rules come in. A horse’s general ...

The senior horse population is, and has been, on the rise. But with increasing age comes the potential for health problems. So what are the best ways to ensure senior horses stay healthy all through ...

No two senior horses or ponies are the same, but they all deserve the very best of care. On this page we summarise the stories of three very special senior horses’ management, including expert tips ...

Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses are victims of abuse. Horses might be recovering from serious conditions ...

The British Horse Society (BHS) has issued a further appeal to the public to stop feeding horses after a foal suffered a bout of colic when he was fed by passers-by. Samson, whose field bordered a ...

Biosecurity Queensland has rejected an animal rescue charity's claim that one of its officers tried to prevent the feeding of eight malnourished horses on a Darling Downs property. Animal charity ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: I was at my small animal vet with my older dog and they recommended getting some screening blood work for senior dogs. I have never done that on my horse, and he is in his 20s. Is ...

Well-meaning members of the public are being warned not to feed horses while out on walks — as it can lead to harm. The British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been made aware of instances where ...