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Diving Deeper: Acute vs. Chronic Illness
Acute illnesses usually come on rapidly and resolve whereas chronic illnesses are often preventable or at least delayed with good choices.
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Oct 22, 20244 min read
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Equine Teeth
Understanding how your horse's teeth work will help you make decisions about their husbandry.
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Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Understanding and Managing Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis, or 'founder' is a common and painful condition that affects horses' hooves, causing lameness and discomfort.
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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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What is that lump?
Horses can develop lumps for various reasons. Here are some common causes:
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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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Reading Your Feedbag
Horse feed bags - from deciphering technical jargon to understanding ingredient quality. Reading information on horse feed bags made easy.
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Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Considering Joint Injections?
When it comes to managing joint health in horses, owners turn to joint injections as a solution. But what are the implications for health?
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Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Preventative Health Care. Just Sayin'
A study of pony club horses in Australia shows that horse owners are avoiding non-urgent veterinary care.
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Pasture and Supplementary Feeding Across the Seasons
As the seasons change, so do your horse's nutritional needs. Properly adjust your horse's diet to the qualities of the pasture.
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Jul 26, 20243 min read
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Windgalls and other lower leg swelling in Horses
Managing windgalls and other lower limb lameness in horses involves a combination of treatments and preventive measures.
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Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Poo Alchemy
Collect manures for parasite management. Grow vegetables.
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Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Apple Cider Vinegar. Does it Work?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a popular natural remedy among horse owners for years. But what does science say about its benefits?
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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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If You Are Worried About Vitamins - Don't Be
Short answer, most vitamins are synthesised in the body, and those that aren’t are abundant in pasture.
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Pain Relief For Your Horse
Learn how devils claw, MSM and glucosamine can safely treat chronic pain and inflammation.
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Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free
We often see clients who have a professional equine masseur attend to their horses. They are prepared to stand there for an hour while...
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Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Pumpkin Seeds for Worms - Does it Work?
Are pumpkin seeds a natural alternative to synthetic dewormers in horses?
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Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Can Horses Eat Parsley?
A common question for horse owners - can horses eat parsley?
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Float Your Own Manure
One crucial aspect of equine care is managing intestinal parasites. You can know which parasites your horse has by floating their manure.
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May 30, 20242 min read
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Horse Health - 5 Low Hanging Fruits
When it comes to your horse's health, avoiding problems is much less painful, frustrating, distressing and cheaper than treating them....
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May 28, 20242 min read
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Do wormers disrupt the gut microbiome? Yes, and here's what you can do about it.
Using pre and probiotics alongside wormers to stabilise the gut biome after worming can help as part of your parasite management strategy.
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May 20, 20243 min read
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