The Equestrian Blog

Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush

Just a quick question... As horse owners we're mostly all familiar with the battle against ragwort and how it has spread into every field, central reservation and grass verge in the country, but how many of us know anything about mares tail?

Horse or Mares Tail, (scientific name Equisetum Palustre), is toxic to horses and should in my opinion be equestrian enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and spreads like wildfire. From a few small patches last year my paddock is now covered in it and it looks as if it's spreading fast and here to stay.

I've been researching this plant and what I've discovered doesn't make for pleasant reading.. more at Mares Tail - Toxic To Horses

Is now the time to lavish attention on your horse?

Posted by debbie | Filed under General Info

How Grooming and Pampering Your Horse a little, can go a long way.

When money is tight and costs are rising horse owners can be put under tremendous financial pressure. Often cutting corners on the quality of hard feed, giving smaller hay nets, turning out for longer on already poached paddocks, fooling themselves into believing that those small grass shoots have the same nutritional value as rich spring grass... read more