With dry weather leaving the ground rock hard in many areas, horse owners and riders face a challenge – especially…
Author: David Marlin
David Marlin
Dr David Marlin is a physiologist and biochemist who has worked in academia, research and professional sport. He has worked in the equestrian and veterinary world and in human sport, healthcare, medicine and exercise science. In 1989 David obtained his PhD from the UK’s leading sports university, Loughborough University following a four-year study on the responses of Thoroughbred racehorses to exercise and training, undertaken at the renowned Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. You can read David's full biography in the Our Website section.
Article by Dr David Marlin, Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Dr Rachel Murray. How is research with animals carried out in…
Gastro-intestinal, Gut, Large Intestines, Hindgut, Gastric, Stomach, Ulcers, Gut Balancers! – No wonder many horse owners are confused! These different…
If you’ve noticed your horse coughing, struggling to breathe, or tiring quickly while grazing in the summer heat, they might…
A common belief among horse owners is that drinking cold water after exercise can trigger tying-up, colic, or even laminitis.…
Do Equestrians Want to Eliminate Ragwort from the Countryside? Short answer: No. Just from the places horses graze! Once again,…
Moving horses to a new home can be stressful, and if not managed carefully, may lead to health issues such…
Will putting ice in your lorry or trailer make the air temperature lower when travelling in hot weather? Wea are…
These rugs cool by both conduction (contact) initially and then evaporation of water over a longer period! They initially cool…
You are responsible for the welfare of animals you transport. If you do not have a temperature-controlled vehicle, you should…