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6.3.2021 How to… Box Rest: Chapter 5

By Sue Palmer on March 6, 2021

Ad Lib Forage Many are concerned about the possibility of gastric ulcers for the horse on box rest. Studies suggest that as many as half of leisure horses have gastric ulcers, although not all of these will show recognised symptoms. It is of course often difficult to judge whether a horse is showing symptoms of […]

Bravery in British Horse Riders

By Sue Palmer on March 5, 2021

Dr Rosie Jones-McVey is one of my heroes. Her kindness, sense of fun, and love for life, are an inspiration. Somehow, Intelligent Horsemanship have persuaded Rosie to give a webinar! It’s on Thursday 8th March at 1pm. Free for members of the Intelligent Horsemanship Association, or £7.50 for non-members. Register for your place through the […]

Introducing Hilary and Max

By Sue Palmer on March 4, 2021

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses My name is Hilary and I own the most wonderful horse. His name is Friday Feeling, aka Max. He is a 16.1 IDxTB sport horse and I’ve owned him since he was 5. He’s now 13. My criteria for buying him was to find a horse with a good […]

How to… Box Rest: Chapter 4

By Sue Palmer on March 3, 2021

Weight Management A common reason for box rest is horse’s who have been diagnosed with laminitis / founder, or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Clearly these horses need to be on a weight management program. Most horses are going to benefit from an awareness of weight management while they’re stuck in the box day in, day […]

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