Category: Keeping & care

Pferd liegt im Tiefschlaf auf der Wiese

How much sleep does a horse need?

Reading Time: 8 minutes    Sufficient sleep is extremely important for our health. Anyone who has ever suffered from a temporary or permanent lack of sleep knows this. You no longer feel productive, are annoyed, find it harder to concentrate and become more susceptible to illness. This is nothing new for humans per se. We

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Pferde im Offenstall

How do you achieve a harmonious group composition for horses?

Reading Time: 10 minutes    What distinguishes horses living in groups from a herd of horses Horses are herd animals and need social contact as well as plenty of exercise in the fresh air. As more and more focus is placed on equine-appropriate management, many stables are changing their concepts and are increasingly offering open

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Entspanntes Pferd

‘Energetic grooming’ on the horse

Reading Time: 5 minutes    As a horse owner, you have most likely thought about whether you could support your horse’s well-being yourself or keep the work of the equine bodyworker going post treatment. Lack of time or in-depth interest, often prevents taking a weekend course in therapy techniques. This is where “grooming in the

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Mückenplage. Schönes Pferd schüttelt Kriebelmücken weg

Does garlic help against insects in horses?

Reading Time: 6 minutes    Every summer, the warmer weather also brings the nasty little creepy-crawlies. From annoying flies to biting midges, horses are plagued and react with annoyance or panic. Many horses eventually develop allergic reactions to mosquito saliva, which then triggers sweet itch and can often only be kept under control by covering

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Pferde auf der Weide

Soil differences and their significance for horse pasture

Reading Time: 7 minutes    Soil is not only the substrate on which plants grow, it also plays a crucial role in nourishing and protecting plants. A distinction is made between the soil (inorganic material that forms the basis of everything) and the humus layer (organic material that is constantly replenished by dying plant parts

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