Muddy matters

In the UK it is estimated that between 40-60% of horses and ponies are overweight or obese, and this in turn can lead to serious health issues

Stereotypical behaviours, also known as stable vices, often carry great stigma, but owners should be more worried about the underlying cause, finds Mel Beale

With so many options, choosing the right arena surface can be an enigma. Bethany Stone speaks to experts to help you find the ideal solution

Is it horses for courses or does one stabling set-up hold all the aces? Siân Lovatt finds out the pros and cons of American-style barns vs looseboxes

When it comes to working animals, cats can get forgotten, but they have an important role to play in rural life, as Marianne Willsher from Cats Protection explains

I HAVE written numerous pieces about mallard – this our most ubiquitous duck is a survivor. Mallard can be found almost everywhere, and I love them and never tire of watching them. They are underrated