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Horse Body Condition Scoring: A Hands-On Owner's Guide
A practical introduction to recording horse fat cover, distinguishing condition scores from weight and using a recognised chart consistently. Learn how to create a useful monitoring record, review the whole... Read more...
Horse hoof care in wet weather guide from Wellbeing Pets
Horse Hoof Care in Wet Weather: Mud, Thrush and Daily Checks
Wet fields and muddy gateways can soften hooves and increase thrush risk. Learn the daily checks, farrier routine and management steps that help keep horse feet healthy. Read more...
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Horse Electrolytes: When Do Horses Need Them and How Should They Be Used?
A practical guide to horse electrolytes covering sweat loss, dehydration, salt, hot weather, travel, exercise and why plain fresh water must always remain available. Read more...
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Horse Respiratory Support: Everyday Management & Nutrition
How ventilation, turnout, forage, bedding and complementary products fit into everyday respiratory-health management for horses. Read more...
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Horse Calming Supplements: What Are the Options?
A practical guide to horse calming support covering stress, routine, diet, management, complementary supplements and competition considerations. Read more...
Horse wearing a fly rug and fly mask for the Wellbeing Pets fly protection guide
Fly Protection for Horses: Rugs, Masks and Everyday Management
A practical guide to fly rugs, fly masks, sweet itch management, turnout timing, hygiene and using fly repellents safely. Read more...
Horse wearing a turnout rug for the Wellbeing Pets horse rug weight guide
Horse Rug Guide: What Weight Rug Does My Horse Need?
A practical horse rug guide covering 0g, lightweight, medium and heavyweight rugs, turnout versus stable rugs, fit and daily checks. Read more...
Horse digestive health and feeding guide - Wellbeing Pets
Horse Digestive Health: Practical Feeding Habits for a Healthier Gut
A practical guide to horse digestive health covering forage, hydration, gradual feed changes, routine, colic awareness and complementary feeds. Read more...
Horse joint health and mobility guide - Wellbeing Pets
Horse Joint Health: Everyday Ways to Support Mobility and Comfort
Practical everyday ways to support horse joint health, mobility and comfort, including exercise, turnout, weight management and where supplements may fit. Read more...