You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the majority of horses can cope very well in cold weather as long as natural or man-made shelter is provided from the rain, wind and snow. Let’s remind ourselves that horses love the freedom of being outdoors and the Scottish fresh air. Keeping Your Horse Warm &…
Horses tend to be accident-prone, and have an amazing ability to injure themselves on virtually anything! How many times, have you asked yourself, “how did that happen”?! Whatever the type, severity or cause, understanding more about how wounds heal will help you ensure your horse’s injury has the best chance of repairing as quickly and…
In the wild horses do not “bathe”. They will often roll in shallow water and mud to help with protection against insects but they don’t wash as we do. Horses have oils in their coats to keep them clean, healthy and their skin in good supple condition. This combined with communal grooming helps to keep…
The winter months are always a challenge for horse owners, so we listed below some of our top tips to make the cold and wet winter days more bearable. After all horses like the outdoors, freedom and the Scottish fresh air. At Ross Dhu, we know the temptation is to wrap your lovely horse up…
Did you know that horses have a total of 36, durable teeth? These allow them to chew hard materials every day. Good dental care is crucial in order to keep your horse healthy, prevent disease and keep them comfortable. It is better to prevent any potential issues rather than wait until they must be treated…
Did you know that your horses’ greatest assets are his ears? Although small, the horse’s range of hearing far out performs that of his rider, and we are generally unaware of what they have heard. Does your horse suddenly stop or spin around out hacking, or snort and spooks unexpectedly — usually when there is…
A horse’s hoof may look like a solid, hard object, that is tough and resilient to everything that comes in its way. However, that isn’t the case. The hoof is made up of several different layers and structures, each with a specific function. We’ll explain these below in more detail, and how best to look…
Your horse’s liver is very similar to that of most other species, except the liver in a horse is quite small compared to the size of his body. Also, unlike many other mammals, a horse’s liver does not have a gall bladder to store bile. A horse’s liver is situated near the front of the…
Here at Ross Dhu Equestrian Centre, the home of Equido, we are a source of everything to do with horses, so we thought we’d share with our readers some of the more least known simple facts about horses…. Of all land mammals, horses are known to have the largest eyes. Within hours after they are…
As the seasons come and go, your horse’s nutritional needs will change, requiring some adjustments to his diet to help keep him fit and healthy. The team at Ross Dhu, have put together a seasonal feeding plan checklist to help you for your and your best friend. Spring Check whether your horse needs to gain…