We often associate degenerative joint diseases with horses in middle or old age, but youngsters – even foals – can present with conditions under the umbrella of developmental orthopaedic disease, discovers Bethany Stone

Horses rarely make it obvious when something hurts, but their body, behaviour and expression tell the story — if you know what to look for. Equine vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains how to spot discomfort early, when to call the vet, and how to support recovery safely and responsibly

Last Christmas, Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opened up the world of the urban horse in Victorian times. Here he describes the care of their rural counterparts

Mother Nature dictates that horses lose weight in winter, but modern-day management often interferes with this process. Equine nutritionist Tracey Hammond explains how owners can use the season to their advantage for the good of their equine’s health

I finally found a solution to my painful problem

Several clients have brought male puppies in to see me as they are concerned about ‘spots’ on their bellies. Almost always they show me a perfectly normal puppy tummy. When I ask them to point to a ‘s