Reading Time: 9 minutes While most owners of Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds are pretty relaxed about their horses enjoying the grazing season to its fullest, with up to 24/7 turn out periods on grass, many owners of other breeds experience a more stressful time. How much turn-out is suitable? Hopefully the horse won’t put on
Reading Time: 7 minutes Summer heat: Temperatures above 30°C can be challenging for both riders and horses. What should you pay attention to so that everyone copes well during these hot days? Firstly, it’s important to remember that horses are originally steppe animals and have a relatively high tolerance for both low and high
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hosing horses down in the sweltering weather is very refreshing for them. Not only humans but also horses sweat profusely in the heat, particularly when engaged in physical activities. It’s only natural to offer the horses a hose-down after a ride to wash away the sweat and provide a cooling
Reading Time: 4 minutes Sunburn on light skinned horses During hot days, horses are prone to developing sunburn, particularly on the delicate skin of their faces. Horses with extensive white markings and lightly pigmented skin are especially susceptible to this problem. This includes horses not only horses with bald faces but also those with
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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