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How To Condition Score A Horse
Finding out what condition a horse has is a very handy tool when buying, assessing and feeding. The body score can be determined without using scales or...
Ryegrass Staggers
What is Staggers? Staggers is a condition native to ryegrass pastures. The ryegrass is a habitat for a fungi called "endophytes" that produces "mycotoxins". The fungi and its...
Navicular Syndrome
Navicular Syndrome is a disease affecting the navicular bone and the surrounding tissues in the heel. It usually affects the two front feet. This condition...
Tips for Excitable or Nervous Horses
Excitability is probably one of the biggest and most common problems with horses, but it is important to find out why your horse is behaving...
Relief for Moody Mares and PMS
Does your mare show signs of irritability and mood swings? It could be that she is suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). PMS affects an estimated 30-50...
The Wonders of Devil's Claw
Devil's Claw - the natural anti-inflammatory herb is ideal for stiff joints in the colder seasons. Devil's claw is the common name for Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum...
Arthritis in Animals
Arthritis is thought to affect one in every five dogs and around the same number in horses. Arthritis in dogs is one of the most...
Useful Winter Herbs and Summer Herbs for Horses
WINTER HERBS Below you will find a few of the better known herbs for fighting winter ills. Echinacea: Fights infections, reduces symptoms of colds and flu, stimulates the...
Spring Grass!!
By Jenny Patterson B.Sc Not only do horses go 'doolally' when spring hits but the incidences of laminitis, mysterious bouts of 'colic', head-flicking, allergies and respiratory problems rise significantly at the same time. Many...
A Quick Guide To A Happier, Healthier Horse On A Budget
Having owned quite a few horses in my life, in a few different countries, I had to learn about feeding my horse appropriate amounts and keeping him in good condition with the feed...
Time Saving Tips for you Horse
In the dark depth of winters we need all the time saving tips we can get! So here are a few to help you get back in front of the fire quicker! *Only...
Feeding Your Horse What You Need To Know
There is an old cliché that goes: "Show me your horse, and I'll tell you what type of person you are." However should your horse be skinny that would reflect very badly on...
Magnesium Deficiency in Horses
Magnesium deficiency in horses is something we all know about – it happens in spring when pasture is growing rapidly, and it happens in cold...
Planting Herbal Areas for Grazing Horses
Horse owners and managers are consistently made aware of the beneficial qualities herbs have for horses. However you do not need to be a trained herbalist to include benefiting herbs into your horse's...
How to Choose Great Hay
*Choosing the right hay for your horse* For many, hay is the life line of your horse's daily feed rations. Getting the right type of hay, or the best quality is often a...
Thirteen Ways to Assist Your Horse to Have Natural Digestion
Keep your feeding regime simple. Provide a good balanced diet, taking care to read feed preparation instructions and serve to your horse in the correct quantities. Select carefully any hay, oats, barley, protein...
The Causes and Cures of Splints
Equine Splints are unsightly and can cause long term issues to your horses soundness. To manage them well, it is important to learn how to keep splints from becoming permanent blemishes or problems...
Avocado Poisoning in Horses
With the warm weather of spring finally coming upon us, those who are lucky enough to have avocados also have a quite a hazard on their hands. The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark...
Keep your Horse Fat this Winter!
Keeping weight on your horse during winter can be an endless struggle. Here are a few ways you can help keep your horse fat and happy this winter. *Hay/ Roughage * Feeding your horse...
When and What to Supplement
Are You Feeding a Perfect Diet? All performance animals are only as good as their diet allows them to be. A major proportion of animal health...
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