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Retired Performance Horse: Honour Beyond the Arena
Performance horses are often successful because they are curious, bold, and thrive on challenges and novelty. Even though their joints and muscles might keep them from the arena, that doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate their minds.
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Jul 16, 20253 min read


Understanding Horse Dewormers: Essential for Your Equine's Health
There are various types of dewormers available in the market, each designed to target specific parasites and provide effective protection for your horse's health.
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Jun 15, 20254 min read


Joint Supplement Ingredients We Don't Use and Why
Comparing some of the popular (and expensive) ingredients on the market that we don’t use and why:
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Jun 5, 20257 min read


What's in the bin? Mid-sized Pony
A sample diet for a mid-sized pony
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Jun 2, 20251 min read


Neck Threadworm - When the itch isn't The Itch
Neck thread worm has symptoms similar to Queensland Itch or Sweet Itch.
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May 28, 20253 min read


Understanding How Horses See the World: A Deep Dive into Horse Vision
Understanding the intricacies of horse vision can provide valuable insights into their behavior and wellbeing.
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May 20, 20255 min read


Oils in Your Horse's Diet
Oils are a valuable source of energy, promoting a glossy coat, supporting joint health, and aiding with digestion. Significant oil...
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May 9, 20256 min read


What is Anhidrosis?
Anhidrosis in horses is a condition where they can't sweat properly. Sweating is crucial for horses to cool down, especially in hot and humid weather or during exercise.
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May 4, 20252 min read


Understanding Grain-Free Feeds for Horses
The difficultly with feedbags that have pelletised, micronised or extruded feeds is that you can't see what it actually is. Here are some recent "no grain" alternatives and what they actually contain.
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Apr 16, 20253 min read


Shoeing in Historical Context
Use of shoes in different cultures throughout history and it's implications for soundness today
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Apr 14, 20253 min read


Understanding Stringhalt in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Stringhalt is a condition that affects horses, causing a sudden and exaggerated flexion of one, but usually both hind legs
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Mar 25, 20253 min read


The Stay Apparatus
Sleeping upright is enabled by the 'stay apparatus' which locks horses' limbs when they are unconscious and upright.
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Mar 10, 20254 min read


Hoof Shape and Thrush
Hoof thrush is a common bacterial infection that affects the frog of a horse's hoof, leading to foul-smelling discharge, and discomfort.
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Mar 2, 20253 min read


EPSM/PSSM in Horses
Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) is a common genetic muscle disorder which leads to muscle damage and dysfunction
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Feb 23, 20254 min read


Understanding Windsucking Behavior in Horses
Windsucking - causes, treatments. What the research says about this persistent behaviour.
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Jan 23, 20254 min read


Why We're Obsessed With Colour
Colour in horses is an indicator of underlying health issues, often related to nutritional deficiencies, particularly in trace minerals.
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Jan 17, 20254 min read


What you've been told about Magnesium Absorption and Bioavailability might be wrong
When selecting a magnesium supplement, consider the concentration and bioavailability of different products.
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Jan 8, 20253 min read


Herbs & Spices that Work
There are hundreds of herbs & spices that might improve your horse's health, but not many are affordable in doses that are useful. Here's 5.
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Jan 2, 20257 min read


What is Normal Urine?
Qualities of urine and manure can give us valuable information about our horse's health.
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Dec 24, 20243 min read


Managing Biting Insects
Managing biting insects for horses to prevent skin irritation and illness.
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
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