Warts - also known as equine papillomas - are usually small, benign skin growths caused by the equine papillomavirus (EPV). While often harmless, they can be persistent and troublesome, especially if they appear in sensitive or tack-bearing areas.

The three most common type of skin tumours in horses are sarcoids, squamous-cell carcinoma and melanomas. Robust immune systems routinely eliminate infective and metabolic waste as part of a healthy system. A system that is overloaded with inflammation, infection or metabolic waste has a much harder time recovering.

Sarcoids are one of the most common skin conditions affecting horses, and while they can appear externally as growths, they often reflect a deeper imbalance in the body, particularly within the immune and lymphatic systems

Flies can be irritating and annoying for both horses and horse owners! There's many species in Australia but we only really come into contact with four groups: the bush fly, house fly, blowfly, and the mosquito.

Poultices have been a trusted natural remedy for centuries, offering relief for various ailments. While many have heard of them, few have experienced their benefits firsthand.

Having dealt with sarcoids before, I understand how stubborn they can be to treat and how quickly they can grow if left unchecked. My horse, Harry, had a small sarcoid on the upper muscle of his right front leg, about 15mm in diameter - quite small compared to the size sarcoids can reach.

It's summer and it's time to get the buzz on how to protect your horse from disease-carrying mosquitoes.