Reading Time: 6 minutes Free Faecal Water Syndrome – As the winter continues, it is seen more frequently in many stables. This is not just a cosmetic problem. It’s not just an unpleasant sight to see the brown slurry running down the horse’s legs – the faecal water urgently needs to be washed off,
Reading Time: 6 minutes Oil provides the horse with more energy in winter Horses utilize dietary fibers, particularly cellulose and hemicellulose, as their primary energy source. When energy demands rise, the horse initially enhances the energy yield from its roughage by improving its utilization in the large intestine. Additionally, during the winter months, horses
Reading Time: 3 minutes That sainfoin is repeatedly criticised as a horse feed is nothing new. What is new, is that it is said to have a negative impact on the health of the thyroid gland due to increased iodine requirements. The often-cited thiocyanates are indeed able to contribute to increased iodine excretion. However,
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many stable owners let their horses in the pasture during autumn, as it’s pleasing to witness grass growth after the summer months. However, an essential consideration often goes unnoticed: the grasses in these fields endure considerable stress from extended dry periods, grazing, and trampling. These areas commonly feature performance-oriented grasses,
Reading Time: 11 minutes The number of overweight horses in our stables is increasing year by year. By the end of the grazing season, many owners have to admit that their beloved horse has become a bit rounder than planned over the summer. Rich grazing grass, often combined with less movement—thanks to summer holidays,
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