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

Some people get quite frustrated when their puppy won’t release an object, especially if it is something that they shouldn’t really have in the first place, such as their owner’s shoe, or a child’s fa

Like us, dogs are social creatures that thrive in company so being home alone can be very disturbing for them. There are many reasons why he might not cope. Some just have frustration of missing out o

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

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Sharpen your horse’s straightness and balance with Joe Stockdale’s go-to exercises – simple set-ups to help build accuracy, connection and confidence