Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction to the horse’s immune system The immune system plays a crucial role in safeguarding the body against invading pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and foreign proteins. It is not a single organ, but rather a complex interaction of various components including organs, cells, and biochemical substances. Key elements of
Reading Time: 4 minutes Are leaves unhealthy? Question: “Currently, a lot of leaves are falling from the trees onto our pastures and dry lots. Up until now, I’ve been clearing them once a week. However, I was recently told that leaves are unhealthy for horses, and I should remove them daily. Is that true?”
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: 4 minutes Feeding herbs as a supplement to the horse’s daily diet sparks more and more of an interest in equestrians. Herbs are usually low in sugar and contain valuable active ingredients which, when used in a targeted manner, can boost the horse’s metabolism. Historically horses were able to forage by themselves
Reading Time: 9 minutes While most owners of Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds are pretty relaxed about their horses enjoying the grazing season to its fullest, with up to 24/7 turn out periods on grass, many owners of other breeds experience a more stressful time. How much turn-out is suitable? Hopefully the horse won’t put on
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