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

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

Training hard? Under-fuelling? There’s more at stake than a couple of off days – including your health. Here’s what you should know about the condition known as Red-S

If you have to transport a sick or injured horse, the last thing you need is added complications. Angela Jones MRCVS advises how to manage such situations

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H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026