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Starch In Your Horse's Diet
Most owners of horses with metabolic dysfunction know that they should avoid feeds that are high in sugar, but here are the reasons you also should consider limiting starch.
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Oct 26, 20253 min read


Guts - Understanding your Horse's Digestive System
Horses don’t chew cud like ruminants but instead rely on microbial fermentation in the cecum and colon (hindgut) to break down cellulose and produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs) for energy.
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Aug 3, 20253 min read


What's in the Bin? Nutrition for Young Horses
Here is what we are feeding our two new fillies, meeting all their nutritional requirements for less than $10/day.
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Jul 23, 20254 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


Pasture Grasses
We talk all the time about hays and hard feeds, but the reality is that, in terms of volume, horses eat far more pasture than anything else
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Feb 16, 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


5 Bogus Treatments For Itch
Queensland itch, also known as 'sweet itch' is a condition that primarily affects horses during warm weather.
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Nov 21, 20244 min read


Feeding for Strong Bones
One of the foundational elements of horse health is bone strength. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones.
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Oct 28, 20243 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Understanding Hay
Lucerne, Rhodes Grass, Oaten, and Teff Hay When it comes to equine nutrition, the type of hay you choose to feed your horse can make a...
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Apr 21, 20244 min read


The Case Against Pellets
At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read


Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not
The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read


Let's Get Real About Itch
Now is the time you will see FB & Insta ads showing magical fixes for Itch. The reality is - there is not 1 fix but a suite of solutions.
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Jan 17, 20243 min read


What Not to Feed Your Horse
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read


The Best Supplement Ever
Salt. Yes, salt. Salt is essential for horses for several reasons : Muscle contraction and nerve impulses: Sodium, a component of salt,...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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