HMR Equine Rehabilitation and Healing

29/08/2026

This little mare has been with us for around 18 months now. Arriving lame with 3 out of 4 feet cracked upto the coronary band and an impact wound to the right hind her rehab journey has been long and complex. She is a beautiful soul with a heart of gold and adores plenty of scratches, being pampered and exploring the countryside. She will soon be ready to discharge and find her forever family. Watch this space for more updates or drop us a DM for more information.

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04/08/2026

I set off this morning with the mindset of treating today as a schooling round to continue building Felice’s confidence. She clearly had other ideas!

A fantastic 3rd place in the Medium Silver at the Hartpury Regionals has secured us that coveted golden ticket to the Nationals. ✨

I have to admit I wasn’t sure how we’d get on during her first ever mounted prize giving, but once again she exceeded every expectation and behaved impeccably.

I’m incredibly proud of this special mare and so excited with how far she’s come. Now we look forward to the Nationals! 🤍🐴

Thank you to the team behind the scenes, you are all a vital part of our journey 💙

Sue McMahon Dressage
Pammy Hutton FBHS Dressage
Saddle Kind
HMR Equine Rehabilitation and Healing
Gorgia Lisi
Deutrom Horse Transport Ltd

01/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀? 🪰 🪰 🪰 Did you know that biting insects are attracted to sugar? This includes horses with high blood sugar levels.

Check your horse's diet for sugar levels and scrutinise ingredients lists. Molasses is believed to make the blood sweeter (and tastier to biting insects).

It is also worth considering the sugar levels in your grass. During daylight hours, grasses make and store sugars as they photosynthesize. As sugar levels are lower overnight, night time grazing will be preferable to day time grazing.

By contrast, Traditional Brewers' Yeast is believed to make the blood taste bitter and so off putting to biting insects. This ingredient can be found in many of our blends and balancers, but is also available as a straight - you'll find it on the website.

If your horse is affected by flies, Instant Linseed (a valuable source of omega 3) can also be included to the diet for soothing support.

If you would like feeding advice, including which Simple System products will be best for your horse, please contact our Feed Line on 01728 604 008 or email [email protected]

24/07/2026

🪱Summer Worming Reminder ☀️

It's been about 3 months since our last worming update, so now is the perfect time to review your horse's worming plan.
Alongside your regular faecal egg count for redworm and ascarids, here are a few seasonal parasites to keep on your radar:
🪱Tapeworm
• Forage mites, which carry tapeworm eggs, are active throughout the summer.
• It takes 5–6 months for the tapeworm life cycle to complete.
• If your horse was treated for tapeworm over the winter, now is a great time to test again.
🪰 Bot Flies
• Bot flies lay distinctive yellow eggs on your horse's legs and shoulders.
• These eggs can be irritating, causing horses to lick them off.
• The larvae then develop in the mouth before moving to the stomach to overwinter.
• The best prevention is to stop flies laying eggs and remove any eggs before your horse ingests them.
🐎 Pinworm
• If your horse is rubbing its tail, don't assume it's just sweet itch.
• Pinworm is another common cause of tail irritation during the summer.
• While not usually harmful, the egg-laying process can cause intense itching, leading to sores, infections and discomfort.
🕷️ Ticks
• With warmer weather, we're seeing more ticks across the UK.
• They live in long grass and attach to the skin to feed.
• Ticks can cause irritation and may transmit disease.
• If you find one, remove it carefully, making sure the entire tick—including the mouthparts—is removed.

📞 Need advice?
Whether you're unsure which tests your horse needs or would like to review your worming programme, we're always happy to help. Just give us a call!

❓Did you know you can drop a fresh sample into our reception? Ask for some pots next time you are here or see one of us around!

05/07/2026

Fixing one issue only to uncover another can feel disheartening — but it’s often the body showing us where the real problem lies. Holistic horse care means looking deeper, connecting the dots, and supporting the whole horse, not just the symptoms. Follow us to join the conversation and help spread awareness.

25/06/2026

Don’t know about anyone else but we have found that Ragwort seems to be out in force this week. Keep your eyes pealed everyone and pull every last bit out to help keep our equine friends safe and protect their liver.

⚠️ Ragwort is in flower ⚠️
The ground may be dry and the grass sparse but ragwort is a survivor. Remove these yellow perils by the roots because they are toxic to horses.

25/06/2026

Could you offer this little guy a home? Currently with us at HMR following castration and rehab and now ready to find his forever home thanks to SAFE