Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy digestive system and should always form the majority of the diet. Fibre also provides the horse with excellent levels of slow release energy and a good source Read more…
Vitamin K is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body. The main function of this vitamin is for blood clotting to occur, which we all know is critical to our accident-prone horses! Why Read more…
The staff at Kentucky Equine Research indicates that clinical signs noted with a high potassium level include muscle weakness, trembling, depression, lethargy and a change in the heart rhythm, specifically a very slow heart rate. Can horses have too much Read more…
Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) typically occurs in older horses that have been vitamin E deficient for >18 months. EMND affects lower motor neurons, interfering with neurological input into muscles. Affected horses display muscle atrophy, weakness, and weight loss. How Read more…
Herbs with a “bitter” action, such as burdock, dandelion root, barberry, and globe artichoke can gently and safely increase the production of digestive enzymes while providing other health benefits. What can I give my horse for gut health? 10 foods Read more…
Manure Properties Most animal manures feature high levels of nitrogen, a necessary plant nutrient but one that has the potential to burn or cause excessive green growth on plants, including hydrangeas. What manure is best for hydrangeas? If you can’t Read more…
Your dog is trying to hide his own smell: The ancestors of your couch potato didn’t get kibble in their bowls twice a day; instead, they had to hunt to survive. By rolling in their prey’s smell — or its Read more…
It should take around three months, perhaps longer in the winter when microbial activity slows. You will know your compost is ready when the material looks evenly textured, crumbly, dark-colored like dirt, and is earthy-smelling. Its temperature should be 90° Read more…
Horse-flies, deer flies, black flies and horn flies exist here, too. The blood from their bites can attract houseflies. Black flies target the inside of equine ears but can also irritate the area between the head and the belly. What Read more…
However, an amateur horse could gallop at about 25 to 30 mph for a short distance, while a well-trained amateur cyclist could probably only achieve speeds of 20 to 25 mph. In summary, over a short distance a horse and Read more…