by Jill Davies, MSc I get to look through a lot of feed rooms around WA. Each time I ask why is a horse fed with this or that supplement, most replies will be because “such and such “ is feeding it to their horse and their horse is looking and performing great!” […]
Psyllium Husk for Prevention of Sand Colic in Horses
How effective is psyllium husk in the prevention of sand colic? Psyllium husks are the ‘go-to’ remedy for a build-up of sand in the horse’s digestive tract. They are often used by vets to actually treat mild cases of sand colic but how effective are they in the prevention of sand colic in the […]
Facts about Sand Colic
Every horse owner is horribly familiar with the word, colic. It is something dreaded by owners and riders because, despite the best management practices, colic can strike even in the most well-managed yards. Why are horses prone to colic? A small stomach and an enormously long hind gut with plenty of twists and […]
Things You Should Have in Your Equine Medial Kit
Horse First Aid Kit Horses are inherently smart and gentle creatures who can naturally survive in the wild. However, when taken away from their natural habitat, it’s the owner’s responsibility to take care and ensure their horse is healthy and happy. If you think owning a horse is easy, think again. Taking care of a […]
Reduce Colic with a healthy gut
Horse Health by Jill Davies Colic can be caused by too little fibre in a horse’s diet, dehydration, the accumulation of dirt & sand or the fermentation of grain in the hindgut. These are just a few situations which can or may lead to a serious case of colic – follow this link for more […]
Feeding Horses in winter
Saving Tips Many horse owners dread winter time. It’s not just the short days and endless dark hours but the cold and wet and increased costs, particularly if your horse lives out 24/7 during the summer months. It is generally thought that horses require more hard feed in the winter months. It is certainly true […]
5 horse feed tips
Confused by the plethora of different horse feeds? Not sure which one to buy for your horse or whether you can mix them up? There is too much advice available online, everyone swearing by their own feeds, it’s so hard to find anything impartial that isn’t trying to flog you a brand. This […]
Caring for old horses
As horses grow older, the way we care and feed them needs to change. Similar to people, older horses will experience more health problems but, luckily, with adequate care, their lives grow longer. To prevent as many health issues as possible, we bring you useful tips and tricks that will help you give your horses […]