Why daily hands-on grooming can spot early health and hoof issues In a world of thermography scans, digital lameness detectors, and ever-expanding supplements, it’s easy to overlook the most basic tool in equine care: your hands. But experienced horsemen have long known that grooming isn’t just about shine, it’s about surveillance. Done properly and consistently, daily…
Q: My horse has become very aggressive suddenly with others in his paddock. The yard owner wants to separate him, but he was absolutely fine until recently. What could be the cause of this? A: The onset of, or a significant increase in, aggression towards other horses can have a range of causes, although the…

