Reading Time: 2 minutes Wet and cold weather can often lead to joint issues, particularly in older horses and those that have been involved in sports activities. Even mild episodes of arthrosis can result in these horses requiring more time to adjust and walk smoothly. Alongside providing plenty of gentle exercise—preferably in an open
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many stable owners let their horses in the pasture during autumn, as it’s pleasing to witness grass growth after the summer months. However, an essential consideration often goes unnoticed: the grasses in these fields endure considerable stress from extended dry periods, grazing, and trampling. These areas commonly feature performance-oriented grasses,
Reading Time: < 1 minute The change of coat leads to an increased consumption of zinc and sulphur. These are thus diverted from other metabolic functions, which can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, for example. It is therefore advisable to provide horses with specific support by administering zinc chelate and organic sulphur (MSM). Horses
Reading Time: 7 minutes Every year, people make resolutions: Eat healthier, more sport, less stress. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always work with humans, as usually just a few weeks after the turn of the year, your weaker self catches up with you and throws you onto the sofa with a bag of crisps. But as
Reading Time: 5 minutes Not only for us humans, but also for the horses, the damp cold literally “creeps into the bones”. When the cold and wet weather arrives, it becomes more evident that horses encounter issues with their musculoskeletal system. They tend to emerge from their stables stiff, particularly in the mornings, exhibit
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