It’s wonderful to have finally had some rain and with a tank full of water it feels like the drought has broken. The weather is still warm enough to grow grass, but the lovely green tinge is already presenting problems for some horse and pony owners. When grass has been […]
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In the spring when the grass is growing faster due to an increase in rain, sunshine and sometimes fertiliser, it produces excess potassium. Potassium slows the uptake of magnesium which horses have a limited ability to store. Magnesium uptake can be aided by the presence of sodium which is why
How magnesium can help your equine cope with spring grass. Read More »
Grass is one of those things we take for granted if we have it, and wish we had it if we don’t, especially in times of drought. If we have a paddock full of lush grass we think our horses are lucky. But did you know grass can be just
Why Do I need to Know About Grass? Read More »
Insurance or lack of it is a big issue at the moment for many horse riding activities so if you’re lucky enough to be covered, it may pay to check what activities you’re covered for. You may also like to check if there are any exclusions such as no coverage
Insurance Issues for Bitless Bridles or No Helmet. Read More »
Separation Problem “I have a problem that I would like your advice on – you may remember that I talked to you a couple of months ago about the two horses that I have and them not wanting to be separated. Well, this situation has become much worse since I
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Sadly, many horses miss out on herd interaction when they’re kept in a space alone. This can negatively affect their mental health and in turn their behavior. Have you ever seen a horse flatten its ears at the approach of other horses, constantly threatening to kick or acting scared when
Herd Interaction is vital for your horse’s mental health Read More »
With founder in ponies being a real problem at this time of year, especially now we’ve had so much rain and spring growth, there will be many sore ponies out there needing some help to be comfortable so they can keep moving. I recently had to help pad a little
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by Annemaree Woodward © When one of my donkeys, Sergeant Pepper, succumbed to laminitis in the spring of 2006, I was shocked. Although I’ve kept donkeys for 30 years, I’d always been told donkeys don’t get laminitis – fallacy number one. I’ve spent time with horses since my early childhood.
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I went away for a few days to visit a friend, so had to ‘leave’ my ponies in the paddock 24/7. Normally they are on ‘their’ PP Track 18 hours per day and 6 hours in the Candy Shop (green grass), to limit their green grass intake. I had no
Using homeopathy to help acute laminitis – Pippin’s story by Kaya. Read More »
by Cynthia Cooper Horses evolved to eat small amounts of grasses, herbs and minerals almost constantly throughout the day. They covered many miles to reach water and lived in small herds of varied ages and sexes. Does this sound like the modern horse? Not really – their involvement with humans
Your Horse is what it Eats Read More »
Amazing Founder Rehabilitation through hoof trimming and wholistic care. Most vets and horse owners consider a severe case of laminitis to be a death sentence. Some think it’s too much hard work and expense for them and too much pain for the horse or pony to endure. But why should
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There are only two kinds of horses…. those that have laminitis and those that could someday get it! So what is laminitis and how do horses get it? Put simply, laminitis is the inflammation of the sensitive laminar corium in the hoof, causing a breakdown of the bond between the
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