Practical guides for horse owners and horse businesses in Australia and New Zealand: care, feeding, costs, agistment, transport, safety and more, with sources.
How often to stop, how long horses can legally go without water, how to load the float, and the signs of travel sickness to watch for after a long trip.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
An illustrated guide to ageing a horse by its lower front teeth, from foal to 20, and why the estimate gets rougher after five. Galvayne's groove explained.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
A plain-English vaccination schedule for foals and adult horses with an unknown history, plus where Hendra and herpes vaccines fit. Check it with your vet.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
Worming every 6–8 weeks is no longer recommended for adult horses. How the 2025 Australian guidelines use faecal egg counts to decide who gets wormed.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
An 'average' hides the gap between a paddock pony and a full-care competition horse. What you'll pay for, published ranges, and how to budget for your horse.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
No weighbridge? Use a tape and Agriculture Victoria's girth-and-length formula, or the height and condition score table. Worked examples and limits explained.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
Paralysis ticks are active on the east coast from late winter through summer. Why foals are most at risk, early signs of paralysis, and when to call the vet.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
Lush spring grass is the classic laminitis trigger for fat ponies. How to spot the early signs, what to do straight away, and ways to cut the risk this season.
Cara Grace · · 6 min read
