Category Archives: Horse & Farm Help

Old MacDonald Had A …Garden?

As well as traditional cats and dogs, some people are taking on farm animals as pets. The increasing popularity of livestock in our back gardens is a rewarding hobby, but proceed with caution! Farm animals do not have the same …

Horsing around

Exercise is an essential part of life for stabled horses. How much and what to do will depend on the breed of horse you have, where she is kept and what you use her for. In order for a horses …

No More Hoofing Around, Learn How To Trim Your Goat’s Hooves

How often you need to trim will depend on the type of ground you have. Goats living on rocky, hilly properties will require less trimming than those who live on softer ground. But as a guide, usually every six weeks …

Know Your Horse Inside And Out

Internal parasites aren’t uncommon in horses. In fact, many instances of colic can be attributed to blood vessel damage caused by migrating larve of strongylus valgaris – you may know them as blood worms. Parasites have evolved and adapted to …

Be Happy As A Pig In Mud With Your Pet

Pigs are a lot cleaner than you might think. They are very intelligent, can be very obedient and they can be house trained and leash trained, just like dogs. But if you’re considering a pet pig, there are somecare requirements …

A Dental Exam For Your Horse

It’s not only us that have to endure dental visits; healthy, mature horses have to go to the dentist too! And they like it about as much as we do. To help detect potential problems in between visits, here’s a …