Heatwaves and droughts in the summer pose a significant challenge for humans and animals, but also for the plant life. Many have already closed their pastures as nothing has regrown due to the drought. Those who have ample pastures are left with very little forage available.Most grasses and numerous herbaceous
Introduction While the sun is shining and the pleasant weather lures you in, contemplating winter may not be your top priority. However, once the mud and frost season begins, you may find yourself regretting not having made better use of the summer to prepare the horse turnouts for winter. That’s
This question is much discussed within the equestrian community. One camp contends that horses’ evolutionary survival implies they avoid detrimental elements. Others argue that certain feeds taste so appealing that horses indulge despite their health implications. So, who is right? Learned! Both perspectives have validity! The majority of domestic horses,
All sugars used in feed, whether in roughage, concentrates or supplements, come from natural sources. Sugar is produced in plants in a process called photosynthesis. The energy contained in sunlight is bound in the form of chemical energy. In addition to the green leaf pigment chlorophyll, the plant also needs
Time for circus lessons and clicker training More and more riders are turning to circus lessons or clicker training to keep their horses occupied even in bad weather. This activity stimulates the horse’s cognitive abilities, and you can truly observe their mental gears turning when introducing them to a new
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