Management
Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.
Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.
Check out our advice on a wide range of horse management topics.
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Arena surfaces
Research on training and competition surfaces for riding horses to reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Bridles: how to choose and fit them correctly
Download our helpful guide to find out how to make sure your horse’s bridle fits.
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De-worming and providing oral medication stress-free
Check out our top tips on how to make giving medication with a syringe or de-worming your horse as stress-free as possible for both of you.
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Do you need to breed?
We launched our Need to breed? initiative to spread the word about the impact that breeding just one foal can have.
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Equine end of life
Owners who have lost a horse urge others to plan ahead. Does anyone know what choices you would make in an emergency? We can help with this sensitive topic.
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Feeding horses
Guidance on feeding to get the right nutrition for your horse including how to begin when making changes to their diet.
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Hot weather horse care tips
Keep your horse or pony happy and healthy during very hot weather - read our top tips.
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Lameness: how to tell if your horse is lame
Find out from Sue Dyson how to identify lameness or pain in ridden horses.
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Ragwort: how to deal with it in a horse paddock
Find out how to recognise ragwort and the best way to remove it.
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Stabled horses: how to occupy them
If you have a horse confined to his or her stable, you may like to try some of these ways to prevent boredom and stress setting in.
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Stabling a horse
Advice on whether it is best to stable your horse or turn them out in a paddock.
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Tacking up behaviours
Find out from Sue Dyson why we should pay attention to horses’ behaviour during tacking up.
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Weight: is your horse the right weight?
Do you know if your horse is a healthy weight? Are you struggling with a good doer? Learn how to assess your horse’s condition and find practical tips for weight management.
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Winter horse care tips
Read our advice on how to care for your horse during winter, including our top ten tips on winter horse care.
