Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and lush grass, but can also be the catalyst for a myriad of skin woes for our horses, including rain scald.

At this point in Spring, fields up and down the country are literally bursting with buttercups.

A consequence of overgrazed pasture or wet paddocks, creeping buttercup thrives in compacted soil, so this year they’re a reality for most horse owners - and can cause gastrointestinal distress and skin irritation.

Recent weeks have been rather challenging for pet owners. Rain, ice, fog, cold and wet wet wet! So if you want to walk your dog in wintry weather, here are our top tips for staying safe.