Horse & Hound

Hold your horses

Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes

EMERGING from the coronavirus crisis with a happy, healthy horse means thinking carefully about his management regime throughout the weeks ahead. While your decisions may be dictated by your own physical and financial circumstances, along with the current movement restrictions placed upon vets and farriers, it’s worth considering the long-term implications of what you do right now.

To help guide you, we’ve put some frequently asked healthcare questions to a panel of experts…

SHOULD I OPEN FIELDS EARLY TO SIMPLIFY MANAGEMENT?

IT’S tempting to turn horses out to save money and time, but bear in mind

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