Ella Riley CertNCS (VCC), RVCCA

If your horse has PPID (Cushing’s disease), or you’re monitoring an older horse, there are some upcoming changes to the Care About Cushing’s free PPID testing scheme that we’d like to make you aware of.

Mud fever is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the lower limbs, most commonly around the pastern and heel area. It is caused by damage to the skin barrier, allowing bacteria (and sometimes fungi or mites) to enter and cause infection. It often appears during wet winter months, but can occur at any time of year if conditions are right.

There has been a worrying rise in reports of loose horses on roads in our local area, and sadly some incidents have had tragic outcomes. Horses are naturally flight-driven animals. Once loose, especially near roads, they may react unpredictably to traffic, noise, or unfamiliar surroundings. A spooked, loose horse can travel significant distances and enter roads at speed, creating a high risk of serious injury or fatal collisions.