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 […]
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 […]
Science Sunday: 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 […]
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 […]
Science Sunday: 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 […]
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 […]