When conditioning horses, a good start is half the battle
Your horse is an athlete, and athletes need to have good physical health and fitness to deliver top level performance. Horses that feel good will perform better, no matter what level you are at. In this article, learn what you need to know to improve your horse’s physical fitness. A horse’s fitness level depends on […]
3 steps to a balanced diet
A balanced diet for horses consists of a large amount of roughage, together with free access to fresh drinking water. They must consume at least 1.25 % of their body weight in dry matter from roughage. They need fibre to keep their large intestine and the microflora healthy. Many horses can obtain sufficient energy and […]
Tips to make your horse ready for anything
We all want the best for our horse and that includes good health, radiant and shiny with muscles all in the right places. Did you know that good muscles and good health all start with good nutrition? Here are three simple steps to ensure your horse is gleaming and ready for anything. Step 1. Assess your […]
What is the right feed for your sport horse’s unique nutritional requirements?
Choosing the right feed for your sport horse can be a real challenge. Because what is the “right feed’ and how can you easily determine if it meets the needs of your specific horse? In this blog article we discuss the most important nutrients for your sport horse’s health and performance. A healthy horse starts with […]
Science Sunday: proteins as building blocks for the equine body
Proteins are the building blocks for the equine body, something that you probably already know. But how does this process work, exactly? What are proteins, and why are they so important for muscle building and muscle recovery? In this Science Sunday, we take a closer look at the topic of proteins. Just what is a […]
The connection between sport and nutrition
Physical activity is important when it comes to optimum fitness. But good nutrition and rest are just as important. Without these, an athlete’s body can suffer from overwork. Sport and rest are inextricably linked. Did you know that you can optimise the effects of your training considerably with the right feed? Sport physiologist Wim van […]
Energy sources for the sugar-sensitive horse
Sugar is a hot topic in the horse world. We all know that horses need sugar for fuel as well as for many other bodily processes. But what about when your horse is sensitive to sugar? Every horse needs sugar, because every horse burns energy. How can you tell if your sugar-sensitive horse is still […]
Here are the most frequently asked questions about sugar and horses
Sugar is a hot topic when it comes to the equine diet. There are many questions and much confusion about how much sugar a horse may be fed, which feeds are high in sugar and how sugar can affect equine metabolism. In this blog post, Cavalor experts Caroline Loos (Head of Research and Development) and […]
Feeding tips for the ulcer sensitive horse
Gastric ulcers don’t just occur in top sport horses; leisure horses and even foals can get them too. With good management, a lot can be done to prevent them. In this article we talk about equine gastric ulcers. We also have 5 tips for you to prevent ulcers from occurring. Prevention is always better than […]
Is your horse getting enough vitamins and minerals?
The foundation of every horse’s feed ration is forage. Forage is not just a source of fibre – it also provides enough energy so that no additional concentrate feed is needed. More and more horse owners are reducing the quantity of concentrates they feed their horses and rely on forage to deliver an adequate supply […]