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,
To maintain a horse’s health, it’s important to provide regular care and adopt a forward-thinking approach to minimize long-term veterinary expenses. In this article, we present seven simple tips that can help you promote your horse’s health while also reducing the financial burden of veterinary costs over time. These tips
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
If you have a horse that is overweight or at a possible risk of laminitis, you need to take a closer look at what your four-legged friend eats during the day. Healthy horses should also be monitored, taking a closer look at the hay as it is the ultimate source
Health begins in the gut. This is the same for horses. There are now countless studies that have compared what changes in the horse’s large intestine microbiome (‘gut flora’) when external circumstances change, such as feeding or medication, or in the case of illnesses such as colic or laminitis More
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