4 tips to optimally prepare your horse for competition and hot days
The summer season is beautiful. Long evenings, plenty of competitions, and more time to enjoy horsesports. However, the warm weather affects the performances that you and your horse can deliver. In this blog, we’ll share 4 tips to appear in optimal condition at the start. 1. Consider the weather Hot weather! Good for us, but how […]
Elektrolytes – a hype or a must?
With summer in town it is the perfect time to stress the importance of electrolytes. Some equestrians feed them to their horses daily, while others only feed them in extreme heat or during a strenuous competition. But when do horses need those extra electrolytes, and why? Just like humans, horses sweat to control their body […]
Whiter than white: washing your grey horse
Everyone loves greys. Especially when they look whiter than white – not always an easy achievement. And certainly not when they lie down on that one pile of poo in the stable, roll around in the grass, or work on a wet track. Greys get dirty quickly and they’re not easy to clean. Want to […]
Sport in hot temperatures
It’s summer! Most of us can enjoy the hot weather (as long as it doesn’t get too hot). Horses, however, have a thermoneutral zone different from that of humans, with ideal temperatures falling between -5 and +15 °C. Horses have more muscle mass to keep them warm, and less bare skin to cool them. In […]
Regulating your horse’s energy
Working horses is all about energy. The right amount of energy to jump the course or perform the test. However, energy can also be a stumbling block. Your horse may be too lethargic, be too “fizzy” at the beginning of training, or not have enough energy to make it through to the end. All these […]
Sport & Recovery
Without sport there’s no need for recovery and without recovery, you can’t keep doing sport! Sport and recovery are inextricably linked. Every horse is an athlete: from the leisure horse taken on hacks to the top athletes who knock us out with their Olympic-level performances. To become as fit as possible, of course, one needs […]
Summer time, shampoo time
Make the difference with Cavalor shampoos! Time spent grooming each day fulfils a key role for both horse and rider. It’s real quality time. You can see the results straight away, but even more importantly, these times really strengthen the bond between you and your horse. Grooming products are much more than just a spot […]
From Zero to Hero
A healthy, radiant horse with good musculature. Isn’t that what we all want? One of the most common misunderstandings regarding muscle development is that it can only be achieved through training. But did you know that your horse can only build up muscle through good condition and feed containing the right components? Good muscle development […]
A horse that’s healthy from the inside
A horse that is fit, feels good and has energy is a healthy horse. Good health comes from within. How does the digestive system work and how does it affect your horse’s health? Read all about it in this article. The gut is an important indicator Whatever the discipline, a horse must be healthy in […]
6 ways to prevent equine digestive problems
A healthy horse starts with a healthy gut. We at Cavalor firmly believe this. Did you know that, with just a few simple things to keep in mind, you can prevent many intestinal problems like colic? Read about our 6 ways to prevent equine digestive problems here. 1. Horses like routine Establish a fixed daily […]