Horse health programme
When it comes to equine health checks, stay ahead of the game by having a plan in place. Here’s how to keep your horse in top-notch condition all year round
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Knowing what check-ups your horse needs and when, can leave a lot of horse owners in a quandary – after all, there’s lots to consider! That’s why we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. When it comes to teeth, tack, jabs, shoeing, back, bodyweight and more, our annual health planner will ensure you don’t miss a trick, allowing you and your horse to sail through the seasons in fine style.
So get set to discover what health checks should be carried out, why they’re so important and when they need to be done, with our complete guide to equine wellbeing – we’ve got it all covered.
Annual health checks
Pearly whites
Due to their angled shape, the outside edges of a horse’s upper teeth and inside edges of lower teeth can become sharp and when they do, they may dig into the sides of the cheeks causing pain.