Everything Horse magazine Everything Horse magazine, October 2015 | Page 24

Remember REMEMBER With Nettex Equine, visit www.nettexequine.com the 5th November .... Take the stress out of bonfire night ME ND OM E EC OMMEN REC RODUC DED T P ME N DE OM EC 24 R D Product recommendation The CALMER range from Nettex Products include Maintenance Powder, Syrige Paste Booster and Maintenance Liquid. Prices vary visit www.nettexequine.com for more information D Expert Information Written by Nettex Vet Advisor Dr Becky Lees BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS (pictured above). Becky is an experienced equine vet who works as a Vet Advisor for Nettex. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse Markie. This month Becky joins Everything Horse Magazine to offer advice on what to do with over the firework season and the all important bonfire night. So how can you make bonfire night less stressful? Firstly, find out when local displays are going to take place and stay in touch you’re your neighbours and to find out if and when they are planning to let off fireworks. Don’t forget to ask where they intend to be having the display and how long for. Decide whether to stable or turn your horse out on the night of the fireworks. This of course will depend on how close the fireworks are and whether turnout is safe. Horses are creatures of routine, so keeping things normal is going to reduce stress and make them feel secure. Some horses are happier in the field as they can see what is going on, however this can make certain horses even more stressed. Bear in mind that it is difficult for a stressed horse