Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction Rapidly changing weather conditions put a lot of stress on the pasture grass:It is sometimes warm and sunny during the day, but cold at night, which not only promotes the storage of fructans, but also the proliferation of endophytes.Both are problematic for horses, especially if they are already suffering
Reading Time: 3 minutes 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,
Reading Time: 11 minutes In summer, as long as the horses are out in the pastures, most of them are doing comparatively well with their digestion. The moment the pastures are closed for winter, the problems start again for many horses: faecal water, bloating, diarrhoea or regular mild colic are as much a part
Reading Time: 8 minutes Always call the vet immediately if you’re suspecting a colic, before you do anything else. Colic can strike any horse at any time. It is an umbrella term for “abdominal pain” that can have a wide variety of causes. Most colics have to do with disturbances in the intestinal area:
Reading Time: 10 minutes Picture this: You arrive at your horse’s stbale, looking forward to a nice trail ride in good weather. Your horse, who is usually excited to see you, is standing forlornly in their stable, head hanging low. When you call, they only slowly raise their head. You might have come at
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