A pony who could barely walk as all four pedal bones were threatening to emerge through his soles is now fit and happy and in full work. Alex Aungier’s Welsh Section A Friars Gold Fever was struck by acute laminitis two years ago. Now rising 19, he’s fit and well, goes out for full days’ hunting […]
Undesirable equine behaviour associated with a lack of forage has been discussed – as concerns are raised about owners misinterpreting learned helplessness for “coping”. “Promoting positive equine wellbeing and behaviour through diet” was the topic of a World Horse Welfare webinar last month, during which experts discussed horses’ basic needs – friends, forage and freedom, […]
Horses who have undergone neurectomies may be allowed to return to national dressage competition in certain circumstances under new British Dressage rules