Reading Time: 5 minutes Since grain has fallen into disrepute as a concentrated feed, more and more feeds have been brought onto the market that contain or consist largely exclusively of structured chaff. These can be identified in the feed by their green stems, typically measuring 1-4 cm in length. This is usually chopped
Reading Time: 9 minutes The question of whether horses need continuous access to hay or if feeding hay in meals is sufficient is a common query among horse owners. Observing a plump pony that seems to expand like yeast when fed hay continuously might lead one to believe that weight management can be achieved
Reading Time: < 1 minute On cold days, it’s not just the roads that turn into shiny ice rinks, but also the turnouts and paths at the stables. An urgent remedy should be found here! While barefoot horses can still cope relatively well with difficult surfaces, shod horses literally skate! Even if frozen patches thaw
Reading Time: 7 minutes The understanding of the health benefits associated with a high-fiber diet consisting of grass and hay, as opposed to concentrated feed, has gained widespread recognition. Good quality hay is just one of the two fundamental nutrients; the other often leads a rather quiet and sometimes neglected existence: water. Why is
Reading Time: 2 minutes Every year, around October when Halloween is fast approaching, a common query arises within equestrian circles regarding the suitability of feeding pumpkins to horses. This question is quite understandable, especially given the abundance of pumpkins available on street corners. Later on, as the pumpkins make way for Christmas decorations, many
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