Calming
Striking the Right Balance: Feeding Horses for Optimal Condition and Temperament
In a world with so many horse feed options, supplement fashions and the desire to give the best of equine care, it's not uncommon for h...
Feeding the ‘Hot’ Horse
Appropriate nutrition is a key component for successful behaviour management of ‘hot’ and anxiety-prone horses. It is important to cons...
Understanding the Health Risks in Transporting Horses
What are the Health Risks in Transporting Horses?
Education of the horse and preparation of the horse’s gut, immune system and the tra...
CALM Horses
Understanding the links between behaviour, calming supplements and the gut
Many horse owners reach for calming pastes before tra...
Gastic Ulcers – The Latest Research
"Oxidative stress is evident in horses with EGUS. Consequently, antioxidant therapy may be indicated for supportive treatment protocol ...
Prebiotics and Probiotics in Equine Nutrition
The billions of tiny microbes inside the digestive tracts of humans, pets and production animals are gaining widespread recognition fro...
Top Ten Reasons why EVERY horse needs minerals.
“I don’t need my horse to look like a show horse.”
“He’s just a camp drafter, looks don’t count.”
“She’s only a few months in foal an...
Can I blame the supplement? Part 2
Should I blame the feed?
How often do you hear someone say that a few days after changing to a new mineral supplement, or a new bagged ...
Can I blame the supplement? Part 1.
Q: I started my horse on a new supplement in September and he isn’t looking amazing any more…… what should I do?
A. Put him back on the...
Horses don’t eat fish – but should they?
The whole horses don’t eat fish oil argument has been bothering me of late. No, horses in their natural state don’t eat fish when their...
