4 key considerations to reduce the risk of colic in your horse Colic – It’s a word that sends cold shivers up every horse owners’ spine, and for good reason! Colic is the single biggest killer of horses worldwide. With their gastrointestinal tract the way it is, horses are simply prone to developing all sorts […]
Are you wasting money by feeding your horse unnecessary supplements? Maybe you thought that your horse isn’t getting enough of the most important nutrients, that maybe he’s missing something that could cause problems or even make him sick. So you feel like you should add a supplement or two or three, maybe your friend recommended […]
So, your goal is to maintain your horse’s weight… Let’s discuss a common scenario – you want to maintain good bodyweight for your horse, so you’re feeding only enough to do just that. You’ve done your research and found feeds that you like and your horse is maintaining a healthy weight. You’re doing everything right, […]
Forage based diets are the best! There are so many reasons why, if you can, you should feed diets that are close to 100% forage. But a hay-only diet is not enough. 95% + of the forages we see analysed don’t contain enough of one or more minerals to meet a horse’s requirement. Plus, for […]
Is your horse getting everything he needs to thrive? Many of the best horse owners could be missing hidden dietary deficiencies in their horses, simply because they aren’t calculating to see if their horse’s diets are balanced or not. Looking at the outside of our horses, most horse owners are pretty good at knowing how […]
Come winter, breeding stallions are ramping up for the season that lies ahead. While maintenance of fertility is of utmost importance in the care of breeding stallions, they must also be kept looking their best, sound, energetic and disease free. As with many aspects of horse care, a holistic approach is required to achieve these […]
When to use psyllium for your horse Is your horse on a dry lot, sandy soil or on a paddock with virtually bare dirt? These horses are likely to consume more sand and dirt than other horses, putting them at a higher risk of sand colic. If your horse is in drought conditions, kept in […]
While it’s maybe not the most refined subject, your horse’s manure can tell you a lot. How watery, soft, formed, unformed or hard it is can give you some insight into what is going on inside that gut! One question that we get a lot is asking what to feed your horse if they have […]
