Horselight Introduce Infrapower Hoof Bell, an Innovative New Light Therapy Tool HorseLight has introduced an innovative new light therapy product for horses, the Infrapower Hoof Bell from broholm.biz. These ingenious products harness the power of light therapy, with both red and infrared light, to treat pain and inflammation in horses. The Infrapower Hoof Bell is a clever device that sits…
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Equine BioSecurity: Healthy practices for any horse owner
Equine BioSecurity: Healthy practices for any horse owner Biosecurity is a fundamental process of helping keep our horses safe, as successful measures can help prevent the transition of infectious diseases. Whether you look after your horse yourself or pay a livery service to do so, it’s wise to practice safety measures throughout our interaction with our fellow equines. In this……...
Read More5 Common Health Problems Among Equines And How To Prevent Them
5 Common Health Problems Among Equines And Tips On How To Prevent Them Horses may look tough, but they can also suffer from diseases and health problems. In fact, your equines may be susceptible to digestive tract problems or other contagious diseases at any point in their lives. As an owner, you wouldn’t want your horse to suffer from any…
Read MoreApril dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
April dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower the risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for the horse. Tailoring your annual immunization plan to each equid in your care is the best way to practise…
Read MoreBedmax survey confirms equine respiratory disease remains a significant problem
Bedmax survey confirms respiratory disease remains by far the biggest equine health problem for UK owners Data from the recent Bedmax National Equine Health Survey has identified equine respiratory disease remains a significant health problem for UK owners. The report highlighted that more than 45% of the 993 owners who completed the survey had horses that had suffered a health problem…
Read MoreNew Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care Online Course
New Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care Online Course A new sport horse injury/lameness prevention and care online course has been announced with Dr. Brianne Henderson of Rivendell Equine Veterinary Services leading the educational offering. Delivered by Equine Guelph, this new two-week online short course runs from April 25 – May 6, 2022. Participants will learn daily practices that can…
Read MoreEquine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Expert Advice and Information
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Expert Advice and Information Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can present itself in many ways, leaving horses uncomfortable, irritable and in some cases unmanageable. Many horse owners are left frustrated as, without gastroscopic investigation (scoping) which can cause the horse additional stress, the condition can go undiagnosed for considerable periods of time. In this article we……...
Read MoreSuitable Saracen Horse Feeds for EGUS
Suitable Saracen Horse Feeds for Horses with EGUS Although there are many feeds within the Saracen range that are potentially suitable for horses with gastric ulcers these are the main products we recommended in these situations. RE-LEVE®-MIX RE-LEVE®-MIX is a cereal-free, low starch feed specifically formulated to replace all cereal-based hard feed for horses in work that react adversely to……...
Read MoreCavalor MudDoc for Treating Mud Fever
Cavalor MudDoc for Treating Mud Fever Product focus: Cavalor MudDoc for treating mud fever in horses Cavalor always believe that prevention is key. As warm, moist, and muddy conditions are ideal for bacteria, it is important to avoid these environments where possible. When prevention is too late it is important that bacterial infections, such as mud fever, are dealt with……...
Read MoreA Worry-Free Winter with Top Tips from Robinson Animal Healthcare
A Worry-Free Winter with Top Tips from Robinson Animal Healthcare ** Sponsored Post ** As we head into the depths of winter, Robinson Animal Healthcare offers advice to help make winter worry-free. The winter months bring with them a whole new set of ailments and injury risks to both horses and their owners as the temperature drops and we are……...
Read MoreEquine Nutritional Health: What does it really mean?
Equine Nutritional Health: What does it really mean? This month we welcome Lizzie Drury, MSc, Registered Nutritionist from Saracen Horse Feeds, to talk about equine nutritional health. Lizzie explores what nutritional health means for the horse, alongside offering practical tips and insights on how horse owners can go about making the most out of resources available to maximise the horse’s……...
Read MoreLark or Owl – Which one is your horse?
Lark or Owl – Which one is your horse? Did you know your horse’s chronotype can be identified as Lark or Owl, just as we do with humans? Little research has been conducted in this area, however, a recent study suggests that finding out this information could be key to understanding habits and behaviours, alongside enabling us to fine tune……...
Read MoreSaracen Horse Feeds celebrate 20-year partnership with Kentucky Equine Research
Saracen Horse Feeds celebrate 20-year partnership with Kentucky Equine Research Celebrations include exclusive series of seminars co-hosted with Kentucky Equine Research Saracen Horse Feeds remain at the forefront of global performance nutrition Scientific findings support move for cereal-free feeds Saracen Horse Feeds are proudly celebrating an exclusive 20-year partnership with Kentucky Equine Research, World Leaders in Equine Research and Nutrition. Bridging…
Read MoreThe horse’s digestive system and how gut health can impact behaviour
The horse’s digestive system and how gut health can impact behaviour Written by Loni Loftus, Clinical Animal Behaviourist www.loniloftusbehaviour.com In this article Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Loni Loftus uncovers the mechanics of the horse’s digestive system and looks at how the health of the equine gut can have a direct effect on behaviour, including mental and physical health. We have all……...
Read MoreEquine First Aid Kit Essentials
Equine First Aid Kit Essentials We’ve all been there, we’ve reached for our horse first aid kit only to realise the bandage we thought we had, we actually don’t. The list of items you can add into a first aid kit is almost endless, and a little overwhelming when it comes to choosing the essentials. It’s good practice to regularly…
Read MoreHow to avoid equine asthma and respiratory issues with barn management
How to avoid equine asthma and respiratory issues with barn management For the benefit of this article, the name barn is referred to in reference to indoor stabling. However, this information can also be used in reference to the stable environment in an outdoor setting. Equine Asthma is a well known issue that affects horses all over the world. While……...
Read MoreEnduro Labs Equine Fitness Tracker Review
Enduro Labs Equine Fitness Tracker Review The Enduro Labs Equine Fitness Tracker was in for review this month. Testing and monitoring the fitness of our horses, we put the equine fitness tracker through its paces to give you the low-down on this innovative product. About Enduro Labs Enduro Labs is an equestrian brand with a vision to bring accessible health…...
Read MoreFree Equine Webinar Series: Taking Science to the Stable
Free Equine Webinar Series: Taking Science to the Stable Starts June 16 with Broodmare Management and Nutrition with Don Kapper A free equine webinar series starts on June 16 (2021) with a Broodmare Management and Nutrition focus kicking off proceedings. Hosted by Open Learning and Education Support at the University of Guelph, the Taking Science to the Stable series will……...
Read MoreNative-breed horse owners wanted for second stage in laminitis study
Native-breed horse owners wanted for assistance in laminitis study Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are calling on native-breed horse and pony owners in Aberdeenshire to help them with the next phase of their study into laminitis. They are looking for people with native-breed horses or ponies aged four and over, and with no previous diagnosis of PPID (Equine Cushing’s……...
Read MoreHorse Fly Spray – Ingredients You Need To Know About
Horse Fly Spray – Ingredients You Need To Know About Horse fly spray is a summer essential. When looking for the best fly spray for horses, it’s hard to know what will work and worth spending our hard earned money on! Turning to horse fly spray and lotion’s labels, it’s even harder to decipher what ingredients are actually repelling the…...
Read MoreRepelling Horse Flies At The Yard
Repelling Horse Flies At The Yard Repelling horse flies can be a hard task. Using horse fly spray or horse fly repellent for humans can be one way, but sometimes they don’t go far enough! Here are five tips for repelling horse flies at the yard. Repelling Horse Flies Repelling horse flies may need you to go the extra mile.…...
Read MoreSummer Horse Health Precautions
Summer Horse Health Precautions Summer horse health means keeping on top of conditions that come with the hot weather and increased outings. Summer is a busy time for equestrians, so simple changes to maintain horse health can often go a-miss! So, what should horse owners keep a keen eye on to maintain their horse’s health during summer? Hydration Monitoring your…...
Read MoreBest Horse Fly Masks
Best Horse Fly Masks Horse fly masks are a spring summer essential. Protecting against every bug, horse fly face masks can help prevent infection, irritation and discomfort. Discover a fly mask to suit every horse. Horse Fly Masks
Read MoreHorse Flies: What’s The Issue?
Horse Flies: What’s The Issue? Horse flies are a problem all owners encounter. Horse flies bite and can cause irritation to horses. Not only do they bite, but can carry disease and bacteria throughout herds. Horse flies present the major problems of; Distress Infection Irritation Therefore, horse owner should do everything in their power to prevent horse fly populations surrounding…...
Read MoreThe Best In-Hand Exercises For Horses
The Best In-Hand Exercises For Horses In-hand exercises for horses boast amazing benefits for wellbeing, strength and your relationship with your horse. Whether you’re bringing your horse back into work following injury or looking to further develop muscle strength and suppleness, these easy-to-do, DIY techniques are great to include within your horse’s routine! In-hand exercises can compromise of anything from…...
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