Category: Keeping & care

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Sugar in pasture grass

Reading Time: 6 minutes    We are all acquainted with the issue of excessive sugar intake during grazing. Another compound of concern is fructan, a short-term storage sugar that plants produce to stockpile surplus sugar when they produce more than they need. Sugar serves as the catalyst for plant growth and constitutes the primary energy

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Löwenzahn auf der Frühlingswiese im Sonnenschein

Herbal Advice: Dandelion

Reading Time: 4 minutes    Herbal profile English meaning Dandelion, also known as cow flower, dog flower, sheep flower, milkweed, etc. Latin name Taraxacum officinale from the Composite family (Asteraceae); goes back to the Arabic “Tarakshaqum” – meaning bitter herb Traditional uses The leaves of the dandelion are traditionally used for their diuretic effect in

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Mädchen mit Pferden im Regen

9 useful activities you can do at the stables on rainy days

Reading Time: 8 minutes    Embarking on a riding adventure in the rain only to return drenched is hardly enjoyable for any equestrian. But instead of lying on the sofa and watching TV series all weekend, you can also do useful activities at the stables when the weather is miserable. Especially the things that you

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Wiese mit Zeigerpflanzen für Pferdeweide

Indicator plants – Decoding the secrets of our pasture’s vegetation

Reading Time: 4 minutes    When strolling through horse pastures with a keen eye, one often comes across familiar plant species. Some of these plants provide valuable information about the soil conditions, offering insights into the pasture’s needs. These plants, known as indicator plants, exhibit specific ecological tolerance or preferences. Beyond soil conditions, they can

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