Here, you'll find valuable information and expert advice on working horses to ensure their health, productivity, and wellbeing. From horse grooming and feeding practices to health management, our guides provide a holistic approach to championing the health and welfare of all working horses.
Working Horse Resources
Horse Fact File
Learn all about the majestic horse with SPANA, from their history as human companions to their anatomy and behaviour.
How to Look After Horses: The Basics
Looking after horses is hard work. Our basic guide on how to take care of a horse is here to help potential owners learn more...
What are working horses?
Discover what working horses are, why they are so important and how SPANA is helping them.
What do horses eat?
Horses need a very specific diet. Find out what do horses eat and also what food to avoid.
A guide to horse harness parts
Find out more about horse harness parts and working animal harness welfare.
The Most Popular Breeds of Horse
Not sure what type of horse to go for? We’ve put together a list of horse breeds that are the most common in the UK....
Horse Fact File
Learn all about the majestic horse with SPANA, from their history as human companions to their anatomy and behaviour.
How to Look After Horses: The Basics
Looking after horses is hard work. Our basic guide on how to take care of a horse is here to help potential owners learn more...
What are working horses?
Discover what working horses are, why they are so important and how SPANA is helping them.
What do horses eat?
Horses need a very specific diet. Find out what do horses eat and also what food to avoid.
A guide to horse harness parts
Find out more about horse harness parts and working animal harness welfare.
The Most Popular Breeds of Horse
Not sure what type of horse to go for? We’ve put together a list of horse breeds that are the most common in the UK....
Working Horse Success Stories
Abebe the horse’s EZL woes
Find out how SPANA vets in Ethiopia helped Abebe the horse when he contracted the highly infectious skin disease epizootic lymphangitis (EZL).
Bora the horse’s irritated eyes
Bora means the world to his owner, Teklay. When Bora was suffering from an eye irritation, Teklay turned to SPANA vets in Ethiopia for help.
Zewdu the horse’s sore mouth
Zewdu the horse had lost his appetite. Find out how SPANA vets in Ethiopia gave him the vital care he needed and got him eating...
Shalo the horse’s overgrown hooves
Find out how SPANA’s veterinary team in Ethiopia helped a horse who was struggling to walk.
Abebe the horse’s EZL woes
Find out how SPANA vets in Ethiopia helped Abebe the horse when he contracted the highly infectious skin disease epizootic lymphangitis (EZL).
Bora the horse’s irritated eyes
Bora means the world to his owner, Teklay. When Bora was suffering from an eye irritation, Teklay turned to SPANA vets in Ethiopia for help.
Zewdu the horse’s sore mouth
Zewdu the horse had lost his appetite. Find out how SPANA vets in Ethiopia gave him the vital care he needed and got him eating...
Shalo the horse’s overgrown hooves
Find out how SPANA’s veterinary team in Ethiopia helped a horse who was struggling to walk.