Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

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A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

Independent nutritionist Clare MacLeod on transforming laminitics’ lives, helping old horses feel good and not feeding sausage rolls

One of the great things about being a GP vet is that we get to treat all sorts of pets. My favourite dogs to treat are puppies, oldies, and performance pets. What do I mean by performance pets? These

Dr Tim Knott, founder of The Equine Eye Clinic, remembers his first cataract operation and why horses disguise ocular problems