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What does the wear on a horseshoe tell us? Simon Moore FWCF explains how farriers assess which shoeing approach is needed

Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

As ICSI becomes routine in sport horse breeding, Oscar Williams examines the science, the performance data and the myths that refuse to fade

Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial

Straggly but also sensitive, a horse’s sensory hairs help them navigate the world. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains the part they play