Blog
Laminitis
As the rate of grass growth in Dorset and The New Forest increases we need to start thinking about laminitis
Return to Work
As many of our clients begin to bring their horses back into work, we rejoin Emily and William to see how they have progressed since January.
Sweet Itch
As we move into the Spring, the warmer weather will increase midge activity in Dorset and New forest; causing Sweet Itch for many horses.
Rugging
It’s fair to say that every yard across Dorset and The New Forest has their own opinion on when and how to rug their horses.
Managing the Overweight Horse
In today’s video, we provide some tips to help get weight off your horse whilst the weather is still on our side.
Body Condition Scoring
Your horse’s weight is entirely within your control and we are encouraging all our clients to discuss Body Condition Scoring.
Mudfever
‘Mudfever’ can occur at any time of year due to trauma, wetness, parasites, immune conditions, liver disease and photo sensitivity.
Microchipping of Horses in the UK
From 1st October 2020 it will be mandatory by law to have all horses, ponies and donkeys microchipped in England – regardless of age.
Welcome Elizabeth Wright to Blandford!
Last year we welcomed Lizzie to the team at de Boer & Taylor and we are expanding our area in to Blandford and the DT11 area!