In this week’s blog, we will look at PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) in horses, other names given to this syndrome include exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER),or tying-up. PSSM is classified as a metabolic disease that results in the accumulation of high muscle glycogen and abnormal polysaccharide in skeletal muscles. We will discuss some of the specific causes […]
Synovium Horse Health is delighted to be exhibiting at the prestigious show, HOYS this year. Wednesday 6th October – Sunday 10th October 2021 at the NEC Birmingham. Tickets are now available to purchase. Visit us on stand D23 near the International arena walkway. We are offering 10% off the full range of our veterinary horse […]
Did you know that the most common cause of equine respiratory, COPD in horses is an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to the dust spores from hay and straw. Horses have delicate lungs and are very sensitive to dusts, pollens, and mold spores; exposure to these irritants over time can cause damage to the respiratory system. COPD […]
How horse supplements can benefit your horse Good nutrition is the basis of a balanced diet and is one that supplies all the essential nutrients that a horse needs daily but its complexity means it is frequently misunderstood. Vitamins and minerals are two of the essential nutrients needed by horses, an imbalance of these nutrients […]
Why are joint supplement for horses important? Are you doing enough to protect your horse’s joints? We all want the best for our horses. We want to see our horses live a long, healthy, happy, and enjoyable life. Most horse owners know that joint problems can impact a horse’s athletic life significantly in performance and […]
Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies in horses Vitamins and minerals are two of the essential nutrients needed by horses, an imbalance of these nutrients can be detrimental to your horse’s overall health and performance. Good nutrition is the basis of a balanced diet and is one that supplies all the essential nutrients that a horse needs […]
Sponsored rider Rosie Jones and her ride Zelnova The importance of horse liniments – Synovium Horse Health Your horse is an athlete and participates in specific fitness regimens for competition so proper muscle care is crucial. Muscular pain, aches, stiffness, and swelling, can severely impact a horse’s athletic performance and his attitude. Muscular pain may […]
We are delighted to welcome dressage stars the Eilberg Family to team Synovium Horse Health. Synovium is excited to be working with the Eilbergs in providing their horses with the supplementary support they need to perform at the highest levels. After successfully using Synovium’s veterinary range to support their World Class horses, we could not […]
There has been a lot of discussion about supplementing magnesium for horses. It is known as the ‘super mineral’ and has been reported to have a calming effect as well as being beneficial for obese horses, those prone to grass induced laminitis, insulin resistance and equine metabolic syndrome. However, before using a magnesium supplement for […]
Arnica Montana Flower Arnica for horses is a popular and versatile equine anti-inflammatory remedy also believed to be anti-bacterial which can aid the healing of bruising, soft tissue injuries, muscular strains and soreness, joint stiffness, lameness pain in the horse. As well as helping existing problems Arnica for horses may be used as a preventative […]
