Loud noises and strange, unexpected sounds can happen at any moment, potentially spooking a horse and triggering their natural flight instinct. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn a noise-sensitive mount into a steady neddy to ensure a confident ride

Taking a blood sample from a horse is a common veterinary procedure that can provide a lot of important health information. Equine vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains what the procedure involves, why it is done and what the test can potentially tell us

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Sidebone itself rarely causes lameness, but it can lead to conditions that do. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains why, and measures to help avoid such problems

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