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Is Your Horse Sleep Deprived?
Adequate sleep is a welfare, performance and safety issue. How do you recognise sleep deprivation in horses?
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Dec 15, 20224 min read


3 Local Businesses
Since 2006 Sound Advice has relied on the patronage and word-of-mouth of horse owners in our local community. We are proud to be a small...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read


Parasite Management Naturally
With very high rates of resistance of worms to current dewormers, horse owners need to be holistic in managing parasites.
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Nov 23, 20224 min read


On Fabrics and Artisan Design
We started the saddle pad part of our business based solely on customer requests. Our first saddle pad design was camo in showjumping,...
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Oct 15, 20222 min read


Spring! 3 ways to help prevent laminitis
Here are 3 ways that you can help to limit grazing without limiting movement.
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Aug 28, 20223 min read


Ageing a Horse by its Teeth, and Calorie Considerations for the Older Horse
There's a very common myth that horses grow teeth throughout their whole life. That's not true.
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Jul 29, 20222 min read


To Rug or Not to Rug
Some things to consider when rugging a horse.
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May 11, 20223 min read


Supplements by Subscription
You won't need to think about it. Simply dose using the scoop that's in the bag and just as you should run out, you will receive a new bag.
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May 5, 20223 min read


Why are you feeding Garlic?
We have known since 1972 that garlic is toxic to horses at quite small doses.
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Jan 4, 20222 min read


Is your horse overweight on pasture?
Being overweight, or even a healthy weight does not mean a horse's nutritional requirements are being met by pasture alone.
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Oct 11, 20214 min read


Is Your Horse Underweight on Pasture?
There are a range of reasons your horse might be underweight on pasture. Maybe you don't have a lot of pasture. It could be a health issue.
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Sep 11, 20216 min read


Why are you Feeding Your Horse?
If your horse is a healthy weight on pasture then what is the reason that you are feeding your horse more? A lot of clients are surprised.
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Aug 31, 20212 min read


Two Lessons about Horse Health from Wild Horses
By looking at wild or domestic horses that travel long distances over rugged terrain we can examine what factors contribute to soundness
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Aug 29, 20213 min read


DIY Hoof Spa
You can do a hoof spa at home, with or without the trimming part, if you're not confident doing that. We are fortunate to live next door...
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Aug 23, 20212 min read
Befores and Afters
We have been offering nutrition advice to horse owners in the Hunter Valley, Sydney and beyond for over ten years now. Our clients are...
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Aug 21, 20212 min read


Treating Stomach Ulcers with Products from the Supermarket
Gastric ulcers in horses are very common. What can the horse owner do to help their horse manage ulcers naturally and affordably?
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Jul 25, 20216 min read




Devil's Claw - A Natural Alternative to Bute for Chronic Pain
Natural, affordable pain relief for your horse - supported by evidence.
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Jun 28, 20214 min read


Turmeric! Believe the Hype!
Turmeric is growing in popularity as a natural equine supplement targeting joint and gastric health. There is good research out there to sup
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Jun 2, 20213 min read


5 ways to Combat Hoof Thrush with Household Products
Many of the off-the-shelf hoof products in the saddlery contain ingredients that are products you might already have at home
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May 23, 20213 min read
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