Skin and Coat
Omega-3 Oil for Horses – Choosing the Best Oil for Your Horse
WHY FEED OIL TO HORSES?
We hear a lot about omega-3 oil for horses these days, but are they really worth it?
Oils are essential in th...
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...
Managing the Itchy Horse
Regardless of the initial trigger, itchy horses often have an overworked immune system so it is essential to provide correct mineral ba...
It’s Itchy Scratchy Season: Why do horses itch?
Spring and summer are often difficult seasons for itchy horses and their owners. With warmer weather and longer days, there are more bi...
Why do horses need an omega-3 source?
Fresh grass. Horses love it!
Nothing can beat it as the basis of most horse diets. It provides essential fibre, energy, protein, vitam...
Managing Itchy Horses
There are five elements to consider in managing horses with itchy skin:
Correct basic nutrition
Omega-3 to omega-6 balance
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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...
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...
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 ...
Supplementing all hay diets when there is no grass
Dry times and a lack of fresh pasture is a real issue in many parts of the country at the moment, causing vitamin deficiencies in horse...
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...