Winter means shorter days and wet, cold weather when horses will typically spend more time stabled. So how can we ensure when stabling horses in winter that they stay healthy and happy? RESPIRATORY HEALTH Spending more time stabled means horses are prone to developing respiratory problems, due to spending longer periods of time being exposed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
