CHECK IT OUT
Meg Elphick shows you how to check that your pony’s in good health
Most pony owners will have their vet on speed dial, but knowing how to check over your pony - or the one you have lessons on - to make sure he’s happy and healthy is super-important. It’ll help you spot any changes before they become an issue and alert your vet or the pony’s owner. It could also help you get to the bottom of behavioural or ridden issues, which are often caused by physical problems.
LEG ON
Ponies often bang their legs or get cuts while they’re out in the field. This means it’s important to keep a close eye on their limbs for any lumps, bumps or wounds.