Crowning glory

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent in the UK, and we need to adapt when they occur. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains how to help horses handle high heat

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Grooming is not just about keeping your dog looking smart. It is a fundamental part of maintaining your dog’s health, comfort, and happiness. Whether you’re the proud owner of a plush-coated Poodle or

Every horse has a unique personality and recognising and understanding this can inform care, improve wellbeing, guide training and strengthen bonds, finds Kim Wilson

Our faces tell a story. There’s the scar along your hairline from the time you fell off your bike, aged seven. The deepened smile lines that crept into place after meeting your platonic soulmates. Fur

Imposing heavy horses sporting colourful ribbons, wool and raffia in manes and tails make impressive sights in show rings. But creating head-turning plaits is something that has to be learned and honed over time, as The Shire Horse Society’s Yvonne Simmons explains