Tag Archives: synovium horse health
Mar
Electrolytes for horses are particularly important as they are required by many functions of the body, including nerve, muscle, and digestive function. Electrolyte supplements commonly consist of the 5 major electrolytes which are sodium (Na +), potassium (K +), chloride (Cl−), calcium (Ca2+), and magnesium (Mg2+). It is important that electrolytes are balanced with the […]
Mar
Could your horse be our New Equine Star? Enter to WIN! We are on the search for a Synovium Equine Star and it could be YOUR horse! Open to new and existing customers. Does your horse need a little extra support to help achieve your goals this season? Maybe your horse is lacking in […]
Sep
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 […]
Jan
It is definitely cold outside and as equestrians we all dread this time of year, so we have been chatting to Synovium’s riders to find out their top equine winter tips. As we head into January we know it is going to be wet, cold, icey which poses many challenges to all horse owners. These […]
Dec
In this week’s blog, we will look at tying-up in horses, other names given to this syndrome include exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER), Monday morning disease, and azoturia. We will discuss some of the specific causes and the methods that can be used to prevent repeat episodes. The commonality clinical signs of tying-up in horses vary, depending […]
Dec
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 […]
Nov
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 […]
Nov
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments to affect horses, especially in later life. What is arthritis? Arthritis in horses refers to a degeneration of the articular surfaces of the joint, caused by inflammation, which causes pain, stiffness and sometimes restriction of movement. It is caused by repetitive wear and tear of the protective […]
Nov
Are you giving your horse a break during these uncertain times? With all equestrian events cancelled for the time being, horses are being turned out to the field or their workload has been reduced. Whilst it is much easier to look at the negatives surrounding us now, Synovium vets want to help you look at […]