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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


Can Horses Eat Parsley?
A common question for horse owners - can horses eat parsley?
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


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


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


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


I asked AI if Vet Bills have Increased since Pet Insurance was Introduced. What do you think it said?
I have a hypothesis that vet bills have sky-rocketed since pet insurance has become ubiquitous. Have you noticed that? On top of that,...
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May 13, 20242 min read


Seedy Toe, or No?
Seedy toe, also known as white line disease, is a common hoof condition in horses. But does it come from the inside or the outside?
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May 8, 20242 min read


Fencing Basics
Fencing is the most fundamental part of horse keeping. These are the most common injuries arising from fencing.
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Apr 26, 20246 min read


Benefits of Strip Grazing
Strip grazing is a method of restricting grazing for horses that are prone to weight gain and also maintaining pasture across the season.
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


Understanding Hay for Horses
When it comes to equine nutrition, the type of hay you choose to feed your horse can make a significant difference. Let's delve into the differences between four common types of hay.
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Apr 21, 20244 min read


Gut Health After Anti-Biotics
It's no surprise that a recent study found that even a short course of anti-biotics will reduce a horse's gut flora.
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Apr 16, 20241 min read


Rehabilitating Off the Track Thoroughbreds: 5 Practical Tips
The good news is that while OTTBs face many health & behavioural issues, these are predictable, which means you can anticipate solutions.
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Apr 12, 20244 min read


Avoid the Vet Part 2
If you meet your horse's nutritional requirements - often diseases and syndromes from deficiencies never arise in the first place.
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Apr 4, 20243 min read


Avoid the Vet Part 1
Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.
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Mar 29, 20243 min read


5 Effective Supplements at only 10g per day
Low dose supplements reduce costs and improve palatability for fussy eaters. Here are 5
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Mar 25, 20243 min read


Smell Your Horse's Feet
Horses with hoof thrush can be very lame. We have helped horses who were almost put down for chronic 'navicular' that actually had thrush.
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Mar 20, 20242 min read


Big Impacts at only 10 grams per day
Here are 5 natural supplements that offer a wide range of benefits at just 10g per day.
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Mar 18, 20243 min read


Understanding Big Head in Horses
Big head, also known as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, is a condition that affects horses, particularly those on a high grain di
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Mar 13, 20242 min read


Understanding Equine Metabolism
A horse can progress from 'good doer' to suffering equine metabolic syndrome, to Cushings. 2 supplements at 10g/day can delay this outcome.
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Mar 10, 20243 min read


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