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

The traditional Chinese medicine treatment is said to remove stuck energy and emotions in the body. Will it help one writer dislodge what’s blocking her?

Didn’t get quite the present you wanted from Santa? Well, there is probably someone else, somewhere, who will want it. If you can’t return it for a refund or replacement, why not help out a good cause

Last Christmas, Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opened up the world of the urban horse in Victorian times. Here he describes the care of their rural counterparts

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

In the first of two articles on box rest care, Edward Busuttil MRCVS explores how to manage its psychological and physiological impacts, stress and reintroducing turnout successfully