Your Horse’s Tendons
We want the best for our horses. Every day, we work to give them the best care, the best training with lots of time for recovery and regeneration, and a balanced diet so that they can be “happy athletes”. Injuries? We do our best to prevent them. But, like any athletes, horses can get injured. […]
Optimal recovery after exercise
Recovery after training is at least as important as preparation before training. There are many phases on the way to peak performance. Many athletes are familiar with the importance of a good warm-up, but you should not forget the cooling-down either. Recovery develops in two phases: The Golden Hour and the period after that, which […]
Does one scoop of feed equal one kilogram?
Often it’s thought that one scoop of feed equals one kilogram, but this isn’t always the case. Not all scoops are the same size. An average feed scoop holds about 1.5 liters, but this can vary. Additionally, a feed scoop can be used for different types of feed! For example, a Cavalor feed scoop may […]
Summer tips: how to keep your horse comfortable and healthy in the heat?
Summer weather is delightful for us, but what about your horse? Our nutritionists share their best tips to keep your horse healthy and comfortable in the heat. Why extra care is needed When the temperature outside your horse’s thermoneutral zone (TNZ) rises, extra support is needed to help them dissipate heat properly. In the TNZ, […]
Healthy from within
A healthy horse with a gleaming coat: that’s what all owners want. But how can we get our horse in that condition? Is it just a question of applying a shampoo or spray, or is more involved? The condition of the coat reflects your horse’s health A horse that looks great on the outside is […]
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 […]
Converting from Hygain to Cavalor
We understand how difficult it’s to identify products that match the need of your horse. We are here to help. With free advice and an easy conversion sheet with Cavalor alternatives for Hygain products.
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 […]