What is special about equine teeth?Your horse’s teeth are a crucial starting point in your horse’s digestive system. Adult horses have between 36 and 44 teeth (depending on whether their canine teeth and wolf teeth are present). Their teeth erupt continuously throughout their life. This is an evolutionary response to…

How to spot potential welfare casesUnfortunately, as a groomer it is very possible that you will encounter welfare cases during your career. As much as we hate to think of it, being educated in animal abuse and how to spot it is so important. You are in an excellent position…

Why is it important to know your horse or pony’s weight?Knowing your horse or pony’s bodyweight is an important part of good animal husbandry. Whether you need to calculate the amount of feed or roughage to give to your horse, you need to administer worming treatment, or you need to…

Aqueos entered the GLEE Trade Show New Product Awards with their new Anti-Bacterial Dog Shampoo with Hosepipe Attachment.After the selection of the top three products nominations there was a 2 minute pitch on stage in front of the judges and an audience.The pitch was successful and Aqueos won the categoryAnti-Viral,…

This spring, I welcomed a nervous, but incredibly sweet two-year-old Hanoverian warmblood into my life. And in the space of three months, this doe-eyed prince that I named Sundance has turned into a badge-wearing hooligan of Millwall proportions.Where Sundance once used to nuzzle me looking for reassurance, he now approaches…

 Although we don’t like to admit it, we all suffer from smelly feet from time to time, even our four-legged horsey friends! But what should you do about it? Is it normal for your horse or pony to have stinky hooves? Or is it something to worry about? Read on…

Being a pet parent is one of life’s joys and a pet’s unconditional love is priceless. However, we all know that pets do make a mess! Not only this, but they can also carry diseases that can be passed to humans, called zoonoses. So, keeping your home clean and hygienic…

Waiting for a foal to arrive is often as nerve wracking as waiting for a baby! Even more so if it is the first time your mare has foaled. There is lots you can do to prepare to make the big day easier.Reducing Infection RiskFlu and tetanus vaccinations should be…

There are said to be more than 200,000 stray dogs in Cyprus and close to two million feral cats. Of the abandoned dogs, 90% of them are categorised as hunting breeds. Some of them get rescued. Some of them find homes. Many more die alone and unloved.       …

As Covid-19 restrictions ease, many equine competitions are starting up again. It is important to plan ahead for getting out and about again with your horses and ponies, not only from the point of view of Covid-19 and your own health, but also in terms of ensuring your horse or…