‘Dusty or mouldy hay is bit of a divisive topic among equestrians. When horse owners and stable operators come across hay that doesn’t meet their expectations in terms of appearance, smell, and texture, their reactions can vary greatly. Some immediately discard the hay because it’s dusty or lacks the fresh,
It’s spring, and it’s not just our metabolism that’s waking up – the horses are also starting to enjoy themselves again. That’s good news for your retired horse, whose arthritis now troubles him less and who even dares to take a few trotting steps. However, if you have a younger
The first horses are already starting to shed their winter coats in preparation for spring. During this period, it is especially important to support the horse’s detoxification organs, namely the liver and kidneys. A 6-week course of detox herbs aids the horse in better managing its overloaded protein metabolism and,
Towards the end of winter, some horses—especially the older ones—often appear quite thin. Their topline looks angular, and you can feel the ribs through their thick winter coat. Additionally, they may have difficulty shedding their coat compared to younger herd members. But is this indicative of Cushing’s disease? If you
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,
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