Worming, vaccinations, parasites, laminitis and other health topics for horse owners, with official sources and a nudge to call your vet when it matters.
Colic can be mild or life-threatening, and you can't tell which from the paddock. The signs, what to do while the vet is on the way, and what to note down.
Cara Grace · · 7 min read
Hendra is rare but kills most horses it infects and can spread to people. The signs, the flying-fox link, the vaccine, and who to call in your state.
Cara Grace · · 8 min read
Queensland itch is an allergy to biting midges that returns every summer. How to recognise it, why dawn and dusk protection matters most, and when to see a vet.
Cara Grace · · 7 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
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
