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Transporting Horses
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Long gone are the days where horses would transport people from A to B. Nowadays, it’s more like people transporting horses from A to B. However often and necessary this has become, it hasn’t gotten any easier. Trave
Keeping your Horse Hydrated
Monday, December 9th, 2019
Horses need an abundance of water to keep them hydrated, particularly as the days get warmer. Horses regularly consume anywhere between 20-55 litres of water a day. But this will vary depending on the weather, along wi
Mosquito Prevention
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
Not only do they cause an irritating bite, mosquitoes are carriers of a number of diseases for both horses and humans. Prevention is always better than a cure, especially when it comes to things such as diseases and illn
Saddle Fitting
Monday, November 18th, 2019
Correct saddle fitting can make all the difference to both you and your horse when it comes to comfort and safety. An ill-fitting saddle could give your horse sores as well as make you uncomfortable as you ride. Although
Jobs within the Horse Industry
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Whether it is a career associated with riding, horse care and breeding and health care, there are many different occupations you can consider if you love horses. Here are some jobs that are related to the horse industry.
Safety Tips when Floating your Horse
Monday, October 21st, 2019
Taking your horse to and from places is a part of many owners’ lives. However, it is imperative that you follow proper safety procedures in order for safe travel for both you and your horse. There are a lot of differen
Fibre Digestion in Horses
Monday, October 7th, 2019
Horses have a one dimensional stomach which allows them to mainly feed on fibrous vegetation or plant material. This means that fibrous plants such as grasses should make up the largest portion of their diets. Their uniq
Horse Training
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
When starting to train your horse for the first time, it is important to know and understand how horses think and react. Horses are a flight animal, therefore it is imperative that training your horse is a gradual proces
Harmful Plants for Horses
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Sometimes when we let our horses out to pasture, it can be hard to eliminate all potentially fatal plants that can harm our horses once digested. Here at Petplan, we have created a list of some of the most harmful plants
Horses and Springtime
Thursday, August 29th, 2019
As the weather changes, so does the body and the way it deals with the environment around us. This is the same for all animals, especially when it comes to spring and the weather starts to warm up. Petplan will take you
