Hygain. BAL2. Hygain® Balanced® is a pelleted all-round, low dose balancer feed concentrate that provides high levels of Vitamin E and Selenium for cell health, Biotin for hoof and coat health, Chelated Minerals, quality protein and essential amino acids for muscle development. What do horses need for a balanced diet? Read more…
Though soybean meal is ubiquitous in feeds, other protein sources, including whey protein, are suitable for consumption by horses and offer a beneficial range of amino acids. What protein can I give my horse? Alfalfa As A Source Of Protein For Horses Along with soya, which is also a legume, Read more…
Horses with a history of laminitis and recovery can be usually be given oats without concern. 1st: Give a supplement that will balance the hay or pasture diet. 2nd: Feed the whole oats as a calorie source to maintain proper weight and body condition. Founder of Life Data Labs, Inc. Read more…
three layers. Like the skin, each hair has three layers – the medulla in the middle, the cortex around that, and the cuticle on the outside. The level of shine on your horse’s coat is determined by the health of the cuticle. Do horses have double coats? Double coats are Read more…
A loafing shed (sometimes referred to as a ‘run-in shed’) is a small three-sided shed built inside a paddock or dressage training area. A loafing shed enables horses to get out of the elements such as the hot sun or cold wind and rain and retreat to a secure, covered Read more…
Tactile Hair The hair that grows on your horse’s muzzle, inside of your horse’s ears, and around your horse’s eyes are considered tactile hairs. These hairs are generally much stiffer and thicker than any other hairs you may find on your horse’s body. What is the hair on a horse’s Read more…
The horse’s haunches will sometimes drift to the outside also, and the rib cage bulges in the opposite direction, against the rider’s inside leg. The horse’s body towards the inside of the track is “convex” or “stiff”, and the side towards the wall is “concave” or “hollow”. What does it Read more…
If the line is in back of the knee (i.e., the knee looks like it is bent even when the horse is fully bearing weight on the leg), the horse is considered “over at the knees” or “buck kneed,” a condition that also distributes pressure unequally over the leg. How Read more…
The right side of horse and rider whilst riding. The side nearest to the outside of the school, arena or circle eg “outside leg” is the leg nearest the outside of the school, arena or circle. What does outside leg mean? Your outside leg is used to control the horse’s Read more…
WHAT IS IMPACTION COLIC? The term impaction refers to the accumulation of feed or other dry matter that causes an obstruction or blockage in the gastrointestinal tract. The passage of any further food is then prevented, and the impacted material starts to become dehydrated. How do you treat impaction in Read more…