Horses have an innate appetite for salt. When available, most horses will consume enough salt to meet their needs. sodium and chloride. Sodium is important for muscle contraction, conduction of nerve impulses, and digestion of protein. What does salt do for a horse? Correct sodium balance in the horse is Read more…
Oils like Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Geranium and Eucalyptus along with Vinegars and citrus that work really well together… you and your horse will smell so nice and goodbye flys! What essential oils keep flies away from horses? Tea tree oil is a natural fly repellent. It can make a good Read more…
Planting lavender in well drained soil with a Loamy mix of sand, clay soil & compost. Well drained soil consist of a Loamy mix of sand, clay soil (south central Ohio) and composted horse manure or organic matter from a old wood lots will be beneficial. What is the best Read more…
Top Tips Add succulents to the feed – these include things like apple and carrots. Add mint or diluted apple juice. Split the ration up in to several smaller meals to avoid over-facing your horse. Add Alfa-Beet to dampen the feed. How do you get a fussy horse to eat? Read more…
Parsley is a digestive tonic can help tone intestines, stimulate gastric function, cleansing of the blood, supports the kidneys and urinary system. Can also help with horses that have flaking or discolouration of skin. What are the disadvantages of parsley? In some people, parsley can cause allergic skin reactions. But Read more…
The strong calming effects of this paste can be observed in as little as 6 hours and lasts for up to 18 hours. How long does calming paste last? Effects begin within 1 hour and last up to 6 hours. Industry-leading full 80cc of targeted active ingredients. How long does Read more…
Many herbs, including Lemon Balm, can be fed as an Infusion, this helps the active ingredients become more readily available and more easily absorbed by your horse. When cooled, the whole infusion (including the herbs) can be used to dampen down your horses feed. What does lemon balm do for Read more…
As herbivores, it is natural for horses to seek out and eat herbs, such as comfrey, red clover, garlic, dandelion and nettle, which have healing properties in their seeds, flowers, roots, stems or leaves. Are herbs safe for horses? Herbs can offer a wide range of support to the horse, Read more…
Sage can also be used, along with other appropriate herbs, as a stimulating tonic for rehabilitating sick or injured horses, restoring digestive and circulatory function. It contains antioxidant, anti-asthmatic and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is sage good for horses? Horses generally can eat small amounts of sage without problem. Sage poisoning occurs Read more…
As discussed, areas in which a yeast infection may grow, may be created by activities such as bike riding or horse-riding. Be sure to wear breathable underwear and avoid too much friction in the genital area to avoid this. What activity causes yeast infection? Intercourse introduces bacteria from your partner’s Read more…