The danger of worms in horses and what to do

The danger of worms in horses and what to do

Even though many conditions that affect horses do not come to light until the warmer months, autumn is a crucial time to ensure you are keeping your horse in optimum health and avoiding disaster when the warmer months roll around.

Understanding colic in horses: A holistic perspective
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Understanding colic in horses: A holistic perspective

Colic in horses is one of the most feared of conditions because of the dramatic way colic can spiral downward into a life-threatening condition. Obstructive colic is the worst and scariest to deal with because there is no way of knowing what the causal factor is.

Barking up the right tree
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Barking up the right tree

Maritime Pine Bark Extract has been used in herbal medicine for years, helping both people and animals suffering from a range of illnesses. The Maritime Pine trees were originally found in Southern France, home to a species of French pine trees (Pinus pinaster) that contain unique health-promoting properties.

Supporting hormonal Mares

Supporting hormonal Mares

Every horse owner or rider has owned or has heard stories about 'moody mares'. Mares can be seen as unpredictable, aggressive, and more challenging than geldings. This can be caused by cycling hormone levels...

hoof abscess
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Stamp it out; dealing with hoof abscess

A hoof abscess can cause a horse owner to panic when the horse is suddenly suffering from severe lameness with no visible injury. A hoof abscess is pus in the hoof that can be dealt with quickly and cleanly, however, complications can develop...

The heavy on helping your senior horse gain weight

The heavy on helping your senior horse gain weight

Horses can easily live up to the age of 30 thanks to the mutual effort of owners, veterinarians and equine herbalists. While the worldwide senior population is growing, keeping the right weight of your elder steeds is crucial to racking up the years and can sometimes be a complex process.

Hemp - planting the seed for good health

Hemp - planting the seed for good health

Hemp has been grown for centuries and has a range of uses, including as clothes, paper, rope, food, and even as an industrial building block. But it is also an amazing support to Equine health (and humans too!).  

Don't let your horse be  stuck in the mud when it comes to rain

Don't let your horse be stuck in the mud when it comes to rain

Apart from the general disruption that heavy rain and storms bring, they can create other issues when it comes to caring for horses. Skin conditions, injuries, contaminated food and water are just some of the challenges...

Cushings and Metabolic Syndrome in horses

Cushings and Metabolic Syndrome in horses

Cushing’s Syndrome and Equine Metabolic Syndrome can have a devastating effect on your horse’s health. However, power is knowledge, and below we give you the information you need to better understand these conditions, know what to look out for, and how you can help to get your horse back to optimal health.

The buzz on mosquitos and horses

The buzz on mosquitos and horses

It's summer and it's time to get the buzz on how to protect your horse from disease-carrying mosquitoes. 

Herbs for the nervous performance horse

Herbs for the nervous performance horse

What sets performance horses apart from the average riding horse is their intelligence, beauty and sensitivity. They really are a professional riders dream- but for the amateur rider these beautiful horses can be a handful! Often sensitivity is interpreted as anxiety.

Signs of Patterson's curse poisoning and what you can do to avoid it
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Signs of Patterson's curse poisoning and what you can do to avoid it

Patterson's curse, scientifically known as Echium plantagineum, is a toxic plant that can have harmful effects on horses if ingested and can result in death if horse is left to graze the weed for extended periods…

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