Happy with bacteria!
Bacteria are often seen as the villains because they cause disease, right? But did you know that bacteria also play an essential role in the immune system? Not just in humans, but in horses too. The gut contains millions to billions of micro-organisms per gram of food. These micro-organisms include bacteria, yeasts, protozoa, archaea and […]
The ins and outs of prebiotics and probiotics
The intestines of horses are home to numerous bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungi, which together form the microbiome. This microbiome plays a crucial role in their welfare. It helps maintain a healthy intestinal wall and strengthens the immune system. This makes the horse less susceptible to diseases and helps it recovers faster if it does […]
Everything about pastes for horses
A supplement in the form of a paste, you are probably familiar of that. You may not have thought about it before, but there is quite an extensive (and scientific) approach behind the development of a product in the form of a paste. Easy administration, precise dosage and optimal digestion are all considerations that determine […]
Three steps for optimal recovery in (performance) horses
Many athletes are familiar with the importance of a good warm-up, but you shouldn’t forget the cooling-down either. Its purpose is to gradually bring the body to a resting level. By not stopping abruptly, but gradually reducing the intensity of exercise, you facilitate the effective removal of waste products from the muscles. This will help […]
Get ready to travel – on tour with Cavalor
5 tips for optimal preparation and travel In the winter season, many stables head for Southern Europe or UAE, in order to take part in tours. Or even for Florida to spend the winter there. Traveling has a huge effect on our horses: the journeys are long, tiring and are not always without stress either. […]
Winter routines for (tomorrow’s) sport horses
No matter the season, horse owners are busy with their horse(s) year round. In this article, you will find various tips on winter routines for sport horses. We have divided these into: The eve of a sporting career Winter is a good time for young horses to start their training. They have had lots of […]
How to keep your horse in shape through the winter months?
The days are shorter, the temperatures lower, and the weather is grey and wet. It’s winter again! Be honest: do you adapt your horse’s care to the seasons? Your winter stable routine should be different from your summer routine. For example, your horse probably spends much less time turned out than he does in the […]
Ready, set? Winter is coming!
The days are getting shorter and shorter, your horse’s coat longer, and the temperature is falling fast: winter is coming! And winter poses challenges for you as a horse owner. What is the best way to keep your horse warm? How to ensure good ventilation now that the horses are spending more time in the […]
Three tips for switching from pasture to (more) stable
We can no longer ignore it, autumn is upon us. Leaving the long summer evenings behind us, we now start preparing for the winter season. We can take our winter coats out of the closet and store our summer shorts in the attic. For horses, the change of season is not so simple. Stable life […]
The lymphatic system and performance
Horses are athletes, and the ultimate goal is optimal athletic performance. There has already been much scientific study on performance, but there’s still much more to discover. New scientific discoveries are being made in equine health and exercise physiology, providing new insights in improving equine health and performance. The oft-overlooked lymphatic system When it comes […]