YOUR EQUINE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The information provided in these sources should be used for guidance only. If you suspect your horse to be suffering from any medical condition you should always seek professional help from your Veterinarian.

If you have a question you would like answered, email it to Horse Connections (questions@horseconnections.co.uk). Thanks to these other websites for making this section possible.

• How should I look after and maintain my clippers?
  Learn the correct way to use and maintain your clippers. To read on click this link 'Clipper Care & Maintenance'
• What are the various colours and markings of a horse's coat?
  To find out click this link 'Colours & Markings'
• What is an 'Ideal' Conformation?
  A horse's conformation and what is seen as an ideal will vary, dependant on his breed and the type of work he will be expected to perform.
  To read on click this link 'Ideal Conformation!'
• Would you be prepared for the death of your horse?
  If the inevitable happened to your horse or pony right now, would you be prepared? Would you know what to do? Where to turn? Find out more by clicking this link Be Prepared
• Ever wondered what some horsey terms mean?
  To find out click this link
• What causes Grass Sickness?
  Grass sickness is a disease of horses, ponies and donkeys in which there is damage to parts of the nervous system which control involuntary functions, producing the main symptom of gut paralysis. The cause is unknown but the nature of the damage to the nervous system suggests that a type of toxin is involved. The disease occurs almost exclusively in horses with access to grass. To find out more use this link Grass Sickness Article
• What is Horse Livery Care Insurance and where can I get it?
  Horse Livery Care insurance covers the cost of paying someone to look after your horse, in the event that you have an accident or are hospitalised and it only costs £18 per year! Even if you have your own yard the policy covers the cost of someone coming to you to ensure your horses are looked after. Sound like something you could be interested in? Click Here for More Info.  

  Want to win a Livery Care Policy? Click here to answer a survey and be entered into a draw to win one of two policies provided by in a saddle.

  Competition closes 30th Nov, 2001.

• What is Laminitis?
  Laminitis may also be called "Founder". By Definition Laminitis is "Inflammation of the sensitive laminae within a horse’s foot". The sensitive laminae are a leaf like structure lying between bone & horn. Their function is to supply nutrition to the horn of the horse’s hoof & to bind the bone & horn together. For more information use this link Laminitus Article
  Laminitis Awareness Month - May 2001 - find out what you can do to help by clicking here.
• What is Le Trec?
  To read on click this link 'Le Trec Article'
• Is it Legal to Travel Passengers in the Living Area of a Horse Box?
  The answer to that is YES! It is perfectly legal to travel passengers in living areas which are walk through or separated from the driver's cab. Thanks to Yorkshire Police for clearing up this issue.
• What do I need to consider when loaning my horse or pony?
  Here are some points to consider
  To read on click this link 'Loaning your Horse or Pony'
• What is a Photo Show?
  Here is an explanation and also some tips and pointers for entering Photo Shows
  To read on click this link 'Photo Shows'
• What are the Points of a Horse?
  To find out click this link Points of the Horse
• What is PREMARINE?
  Premarine stands for Pregnant Mares' Urine (PREgnant MARes' urINE); PMU for short. It is a drug made up of conjugated estrogens obtained from the urine of pregnant mares -- put out in many forms (pills, creams, injections, patches) and is used to reduce the symptoms of menopause in women or women who have had a hysterectomy. And for every pregnant mare there is an unwanted by product (the foal). Find out more by clicking this link Premarine Link
• What is Ragwort?
  Ragwort is one of the most frequent causes of plant poisoning of livestock in Britain and Equines and bovines are more susceptible to ragwort poisoning than other livestock. For more information use this link Ragwort Campaign
• What is Rain Scald?
  Rain scald (also known as ‘rain rot’) is a skin disease more commonly seen during the winter months, due to the frequent periods of rain or snow when the horses’ coat can remain wet for long periods of time. Find out more by clicking this link Rain Scald
• What are Sarcoids?
  A Sarcoid is a tumour involving connective tissue (ie. muscle, sub-cutaneos tissue, etc.). The sarcoid begins as a small wart-like growth, but may progress, through stages of rapid growth, to be the size of a tennis ball. Generally being dry scaly masses that may ulcerate & bleed. For more information use this link Sarcoid Article
• What does a Sarcoid look like?
  Click this link to see 'Sarcoid Photo's'
• What do I need to know when showing my Highland Pony?
  Here are some tips from the Highland Pony Society
  To read on click this link 'Showing Tips - In Hand & Ridden'