Hoof Care
Choosing Safer Grass for Laminitis-prone Horses
Although YOU CAN’T PICK A SUITABLE FORAGE JUST BY LOOKING AT IT there are some guides to choosing safer times of day to graze.
Some...
Forage Recommendations for IR, EMS or Overweight Horses
Click here to learn more about choosing safer forages.
Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring her...
Exercise Recommendations for Laminitis Prevention
Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring here.
Managing Laminitis-prone Horses and Ponies during Spring
Rule #1: Don't let horses get fat
(and if they do, help them lose weight immediately but safely).
The hardest part about helping easy...
Mycotoxins & Horse Skin Sensitivities: Mud Fever, Greasy Heel, Sunburn
Mud fever in Summer? Sunburn in Winter?
Why would a horse not standing on muddy ground get mud fever or greasy heel? What causes sever...
Why is autumn a high risk time for laminitis?
Days are getting shorter, temperatures are lower and in some regions we are starting to get some rain. Why is autumn such a tricky time...
Do I need a Horse Hoof Supplement? – How to Feed Horses for Healthy Hooves
Farriers often recommend hoof supplements when they think your horse might be lacking the nutrients needed to grow good strong hoof wal...
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...
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...
Feeding for coat colour and shine
In springtime, it is common to see horses shining with good health, right? But are they really in optimum health?
Green grass is rich ...
