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Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies in horses

vitamin and mineral deficiencies in horses Synovium

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 […]

The benefits of Vitamin E supplementation in horses

The benefits of Vitamin E supplementation in horses - Synovium Horse Health

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 […]

Ulcers and the Best Ulcer Supplements for horses

Gastric Ulcers in horses, Gastrosafe horse ulcer supplement

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 […]

What is in Your Horse’s Joint Supplement?

What is in Your Horse’s Joint Supplement? - Synovium Horse Health

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 […]

What are the Best Horse Calmers

Horse calmer for calming horses

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 […]

The Best Linseed Oil for Horses

cold pressed linseed oil for horses Synovium equine supplements

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 […]

Great Benefits of Arnica for Horses and its uses

Great Benefits of Arnica for Horses and its uses - Synovium Horse Health

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 […]

The benefits of cooling legs for sport horses

cooling clay for horses legs 1.5kg

Veterinary research into why cooling horses legs is important. Horses are designed for both speed and jumping their way out of danger. However, as quadrupeds, should one limb be compromised the whole animal becomes vulnerable. Your horse is an athlete too and participates in specific fitness regimens for competition, application of cold therapy can become […]

Why Choose Synovium Horse Supplements?

vicky hipkins Synovium Horse Supplements UK Director

Synovium horse supplements are the result of years of extensive scientific and veterinary research and trials into horse health, nutrition and performance by our leading team of vets from Vetmarx BV, The Netherlands.Providing veterinary care at the highest of levels and lead by FEI vet, Drs SHL Donker DVM, Synovium understands the importance of supporting […]

Riders Blog – Rebecca Vale

Rebecca Vale Sponsored Rider

My name is Rebecca Cook (competing under the surname Vale-Cook as I can ‘t quite let go of my maiden name!) and I am a full time amateur event rider with my horse Fergal (Stilo Springtime). Alongside the eventing I work full time as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the private sector. My job helps to […]