Reading Time: 4 minutes Thrush – not just a winter problem Many horse owners are familiar with decay processes in the hoof area during winter. Horses are frequently turned out on unpaved turnouts, surrounded by a mixture of mud and feces. This environment can compromise the integrity of the hooves, fostering the growth of
Reading Time: 7 minutes Although we all spend a lot of time with our favourite hobby, there are always things that we are all too happy to put off. Time to make a few New Year’s resolutions and get started on the weekend after New Year’s Eve if possible: Update calendar entries for the
Reading Time: 4 minutes And if so, then grain-free please! Or not? What do you mean? Mash is a traditional horse feed that our ancestors, even great-grandfathers, would provide in specific situations. These situations included instances when horses were seriously ill, such as during colic. It could happen that they survived the colic but
Reading Time: 6 minutes 4 facts, analysed in greater detail. For years, feeding carrots was as much a part of winter as black ice and cold fingers. Large sacks were collected from the feed dealer or delivered directly, and a few kilos per day per horse were (and still are in many stables) not
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
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