Following the great success of our first "Equine Care and Management Evening" in Suffolk, we are repeating the experience in Essex. The details for this evening and how to order tickets are under the "News" heading on this website sub headed "Events". Our evening, organised on our behalf by Tracy enables horse owners to meet a variety of practitioners and therapists, each of which will give a short introduction to their skill and the benefits for horse and owner. There will be ample time for discussion with all the specialists before and after the meeting and during the refreshment break. After the break we will be treated to Jane van Lennep's novel trip through the digestive system of the horse called "Bucket to Barrow". This arms us with enough knowledge and confidence to make basic nutritional decisions on behalf of our horses. This is such a superb evening for the horse enthusiast I am sure you will not regret joining us.
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.