CALM Horses
Understanding the links between behaviour, calming supplements and the gut
16
Jun
Nutrition
08
Feb
Managing Itchy Horses
There are five elements to consider in managing horses with itchy skin:
Correct basic nutrition
Omega-3 to omega-6 balance
Avoid a...
25
Mar
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...
12
Mar
Top 10 Tips for Feeding Horses Roughage during Drought
Drought conditions in many parts of Australia mean that horses are in paddocks with little or no roughage and hay is difficult and/or e...
17
Jul
Top Tips to Save $$$ on Horse Feeds
Did you get a nasty surprise in your horse feed store last week?
With grain prices as much as 40 % higher than this time last year in ...
10
Jun
C3 vs C4 Grasses – Which Is Best?
If you’ve ever been on to FeedXL or read information about ‘bighead’ and oxalates in pastures, you’ll have come across the terms “C3” a...
16
May
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...
03
May
Feeding Older Horses in Cold Weather
Having the luxury of keeping much-loved horses through their retirement years is an honour many us happily perform for our equine frien...
30
Mar
How Much Should I Feed My Horse?
Although you can look up horse nutrition books and find out how many calories per day your horse needs, feeding exactly the energy inta...
27
Feb
Feeding Healthy Hooves
Farriers often recommend hoof supplements when they think your horse might be lacking the nutrients needed to grow good strong hoof wal...
15
Feb
Caring for Horses in Hot Weather
As temperatures soar, remember to take weather conditions into account when planning a ride.
Working horses during very hot and/or hum...
06
Jan
Sun-bleach: Is my horse’s diet wrong?
Q: Is sun bleaching a sign of mineral deficiency?
It's frustrating, isn't it? One minute your horse is deep, rich and shining, then a w...