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 […]
*Photo by Matt Nuttall International Eventer Rebecca Vale told Synovium Horse Health, “Like many people our return to competition this year was thrown up in the air by the Corona Virus. As we did not know when or even if we would be back competing, I made the decision to give Fergal a month off […]
What is Vitamin E for horses? Vitamin E is the name for a group of eight compounds that all have distinctive antioxidant activity. There are four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Each is designated with an alpha-, beta-, gamma- or delta-. Horses require Vitamin E in their diet to keep the muscles, nerve cells and all […]
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 […]
What you need to know about EGUS and ulcer supplements for horses. Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) frequently referred to as gastric ulcers in horses is a common problem. Is your horse suffering from Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)? Identifying those horses with gastric ulceration can be difficult as early signs can be confused with […]
Our vets look at Glucosamine for horses’ joints. Most horse owners know that joint problems can impact a horse’s athletic life significantly in performance and longevity. The number of joint supplements for horses available on the market is vast, each brand offering different ingredients and making different claims to them. Some of which are […]
Why is my horse spooky or sharp, and can a horse calmer help? We have all been there and know it can frustrating dealing with a horse who repeatedly spooks at things, but it is important to understand the horses natural responses and that as a rider there are things you can do to help […]
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 […]
The Best Linseed Oil for Horses Horses, like us, need oil but what are the benefits and what oil is best for our equine friends? Cell membranes of living creatures are made from oils and fats and these are known as essential fatty acids (Omegas). They are essential meaning they cannot be produced by the […]
Synovium® Red & Gold is a unique veterinary energy supplement for horses. Its unique formula of B vitamins and minerals supports optimal energy boost, performance and immune health. What role do B Vitamins play in horse Nutrition? B-vitamins play a vital part in the horse’s metabolism, digestion and other functions. They are a group of […]
