LATEST ARTICLES
Horse & Farm Management
PhD veterinary candidate needs your help!
Helen Sharp
Can you help support research into back pain in horses by filling out a short survey? Horse Sense has all the details
25 September 2026 General
Rising regulatory costs put future veterinary medicine choice under pressure
Rising regulatory costs are putting increasing pressure on Europe’s veterinary medicines sector, prompting concerns over availability and choice of treatments for vets, farmers and animals
28 August 2026 General
Cola for colic? What the science actually says
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the facts behind the recent cola for colic headlines
Horse health special: Rethinking box rest
When box rest is essential, thoughtful management of company, forage, enrichment and rehabilitation can help protect a horse’s physical and mental wellbeing, writes vet Dr Karen Dunne
24 July 2026 General
UV got to be careful on sunny days
As hotter summers become increasingly common, Helen Sharp shares some precautions to protect pink-skinned horses from painful sun damage and UV-related skin problems
13 July 2026 General
Oilseed Rape: 'A hidden poison for horses - the fumes are sickening'
Following the death of a talented young point-to-pointer, Siobhan English and Helen Sharp investigate growing concerns that oilseed rape pollen poses a serious threat to equine health
7 June 2026 General
Management matters when it comes to thoroughbred health
Sorcha O’Connor, nutritional expert at Connolly’s Red Mills busts the myth that gastric ulcers are just a thoroughbred problem and gives some great advice on how to manage your horse for better health
22 May 2026 General
New study shines light on sudden death in racehorses
What does the latest research say about the sudden collapse of an apparently healthy horse during or shortly after exercise, and what can be done about it? Helen Sharp finds out more
8 May 2026 General
Is your finger on the pulse of hoof care?
Dr Karen Dunne explains the correlation between your horse's digital pulse and its hoof health
1 May 2026 General
Editor's pick Carr & Day & Martin where tradition meets modern innovation
Horse Sense editor Helen Sharp shares her love of Carr & Day & Martin's classics and as well as their innovative new hoof balms
1 May 2026 General
No Hoof, No Horse: Why TRM Hoofmaker is the support your horse needs
The experts at TRm share their advice on healthy hooves and long-term hoof quality
1 May 2026 General
Are you toxic plant savvy?
Dr. Gabrielle Haughton shares pictures of seeds, leaves and shoots and helps readers identify the threat of Sycamore in all its seasonal stages
3 April 2026 General