Hoof pastern conformation can be influential in the development of lameness. Merry Smith MRCVS outlines its significance and the problems that can result

Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

No horse to look after, a multi-generational community, great exercise and it costs peanuts. Tessa Waugh extols the joy of hunting with the “jelly dogs”

Research has looked into owners’ conflicting views about their horses’ welfare and lives

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Whether you’re feeding a poor-doer or a good-doer, many factors need to be considered when planning their winter ration – especially this year – discovers Catherine Welton