A horse’s forage requirements
Forage forms the basis of a horse’s diet: it is the main source of fibre as well as a source of energy. But how much does your horse actually need? Is unlimited roughage all that a horse needs? And what about its nutritional value? In this article we discuss forage, and the concept of forage […]
The best tips for equine winter complaints
We often dream of a beautiful white winter. But the reality is that here in America winter is mostly wet, cold, and dark. For horses, winter also means lots of changes as they go from grass to hay, from pasture to stable. They often get less exercise and go through coat changes. Winter ailments lurk. […]
Science Sunday: Ready, set? It’s winter!
The days are getting shorter and shorter, your horse’s coat is getting longer, and the temperature is falling fast: this must mean that 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 […]
Empower your ambition
Every horse is different. Every rider is unique. That also goes for their partnership. What’s your motivation? Where do you get your energy? Our goal is to help horse owners and riders with the right decisions concerning nutrition so they can make the most of the partnership with their horses and achieve their goals. “Ambition […]
Know your muscles!
Healthy and supple muscles are essential for the health and performance of sport horses. Your horse is only in top shape when his muscles are. The alternation of exercise and rest along with feeding according to need are the keys to healthy muscles. In this Science Sunday, we give you insight into muscle function and […]
Sensitive equine hooves
Your horse can only benefit from healthy hooves. After all, they bear his full weight, day and night. Sensitive hooves can be problematic, not to mention painful. Problems from sensitive hooves tend to come back often. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Every horse can suffer from sensitive, tender hooves. This […]
All about equine muscle development
Good feed is essential for good muscle development. And not only the kind of feed and its energy value, but also the quantity and especially the quality of protein, minerals, and vitamins. This, in combination with hard work, will result in good muscle development. A horse with strong, healthy muscles is less prone to injuries. […]
Healthy weight
It’s important for horses and ponies to have a healthy weight. A horse with a healthy weight delivers better performance, has more energy and has less risk of developing laminitis or insulin resistance. But what is a healthy weight for your horse? And what should you do if your horse is overweight or underweight? Just […]
Different types of forage
The foundation of a healthy feed ration for every horse is forage. Examples of forage are grass, hay, lucerne, straw, haylage/silage, bran, maize, and beet pulp. These are products that have had no or only a single processing step. Want to know how much forage your horse needs? You can read more about it here […]
Science Sunday: the power of oxygen
Oxygen is indispensable for the (equine) body; it is essential for providing the cells of the body with energy. Without oxygen, powerful muscles count for nothing. Never underestimate the power of oxygen! Limiting factor While in humans, the heart is the greatest bottleneck, horses have a different restriction: their respiratory system’s physical limitations mean that […]