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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Poo Alchemy
Collect manures for parasite management. Grow vegetables.
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Jul 11, 20243 min read


Are White Hooves Weaker Than Black Hooves?
It’s often thought that horses with white hooves are more prone to problems such as cracks, chips, and other hoof-related issues
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Jul 9, 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


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


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


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


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


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
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