Drugs and muscle cramps The use of some stimulants, such as amphetamines and caffeine, could also lead to a charley horse or leg cramp. Can too much caffeine cause calf cramps? Caffeine increases body temperature. An overdose of caffeine can Read more…
How do I feed chamomile to my horse? Our finely milled chamomile powder can easily be added to your horse’s normal feed. We recommend adding 7.5 grams per 100 kilograms of body weight per day. Does chamomile work for horses? Read more…
Dosage for horses: 1 – 3 scoops daily (10g – 30g). Can horses eat rooibos? “Rooibos can be given externally or internally to treat dry, itchy, irritated skin in horses, dogs and cats. What does rooibos do for horses? Rooibos Read more…
While tiny amounts of caffeine probably won’t hurt your horse, you should still avoid giving him any foods that have caffeine in it. It’s rare, but it could potentially cause irregular heartbeat problems to arise. Is coffee toxic to horses? Read more…
The cakes also include sugar and sweet treats, which makes them tasty but means that these cakes should only be served as a treat, on a special occasion such as the horse’s birthday. Can horses eat cake? Just remember; while Read more…
Similar to vegetable oil, adding a small amount of corn syrup to your horse’s grain/horse supplement mixture can be a great way to mask the addition. Because corn syrup has a higher sugar content than some other add-ins, we recommend Read more…
Safety Notes Ice is fun and safe, but there are a few things to keep in mind when you put together this activity for your horse. Supervise your horse while they have access to ice. A small amount of ice Read more…
Here’s an easy recipe. The two basic ingredients, simply enough, are wheat bran (not rice bran) and boiling water. The amount of water used depends on the desired wetness or sloppiness of the mash. Blend thoroughly and steep for at Read more…
Catnip, also known as catmint or catwort, is an awesome addition to your equine herbal treasure chest. A member of the mint family originating in Europe, China and the Middle East, catnip is an hardy herb is very easy to Read more…
Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. Where do horses Read more…