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This article looks at why it is usually better to use a liquid extract in preference to dried herbs.

Joint health is really important if your horse to help your horse have a comfortable life. This article looks at chondroprotection and which herbs to use.

James Hart considers the consequences of hormonal imbalance and how herbs can help.

Hormone imbalances can make mares difficult. Chaste Berry can help.

Echinacea has been used by the North American Indians for thousands of years but it is only in the last 100 years or so that it has been used outside North America. Recent research is showing it to have new and exciting uses.

In a continuing look at individual herbs we take a look into the world of garlic.

The unfortunate disqualification of several riders from the Olympics brings home the danger of using any medication in competition. At least four horses tested positive for the same banned substance: capsaicin.

The possibility for research into this annoying problem seems to be unlimited.

Cushing's syndrome is caused by either overactivity of the pituitary gland or a tumour in the gland itself.

The way we handle and control our stallions is probably one of the most unnatural things we do in modern horse management.

Historically in the equine market most of the herbal products on offer have been blends of dried herbs but there is now an increasing recognition that liquid extracts are superior in many ways.

Do we understand what we are buying and what expectations should we have.