PARASITES – A STUD FARM’S PERSPECTIVES
Text: Shelley Wolhuter, Fircroft Stud In 2017, one of our fillies colicked. The colic was severe, and our local vet […]
Health
Introducing our equine welfare series
Addressing the most important topic in the horse industry Equine welfare has always been a concern in horse sport, and here at
Hay cubes and chaffs
Ponies should have a diet based around forage. Forage includes hay, grazing, high-fibre cubes, chaffs, and even super fibres such
What to do when you think your pony might be ill
By Shelley Wolhuter Sometimes you get a feeling in your gut that tells you something about your pony is off.
Feeding to build muscle
Whether you ride your pony competitively or just for fun, you want to keep him looking and feeling his best.
Teeth talk
Determine your pony’s age by his teeth Telling the age of your pony by his teeth is not too difficult
Q&A: Sarcoids
What are sarcoids? Sarcoids are a form of skin cancer that can affect ponies of all types and ages. These
Common causes of lameness, Part 6
DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE Degenerative joint disease (DJD), often referred to as arthritis, affects most ponies and horses at some stage
Common causes of lameness, Part 5
SYNOVITIS Synovial membranes line the inside of joints and produce fluid to lubricate joints and help bones to move smoothly
Common causes of lameness, Part 4
TENDON TEARS In our last post we discussed tendon inflammation. If caught early enough tendon inflammation can usually be managed