The vice squad

A study has found that those who use auxiliary reins are often influenced by others and have limited knowledge

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

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

When Claire Turner married her husband Mark last year, there were three surprise guests at their wedding: alpacas Valentine, Bobble and Spring. “We have 36 alpacas all together, so we had to think ver

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A serious problem that occurs when small redworm larvae emerge en masse, larval cyathostominosis can threaten life. Tim Mair FRCVS explains the condition and how to avoid it