Horses sweat freely and are often over exposed to the environment for lengthy periods in a paddock. In addition to this many horses undertake regular and vigorous work like racing, endurance, and eventing and weekend trail riding. These horses have an increased risk of suffering from dehydration. Dehydration can be a life threatening condition and should not be dismissed lightly. Dehydration is the result of fluid and electrolyte loss. The more a horse sweats the more electrolytes that they loose. It is important that your horse receives adequate electrolytes to prevent and minimize several se ..read more

The immune system of the horse has an extremely important role in defending the horse’s body against foreign substances or abnormal cells that may enter the body. The immune system is made up of white blood cells, antibodies and other vital substances that work to remove foreign objects and defend against infections. Gut health is also an important part of the horse’s immune response. This is due to the normal "gut flora" (bacteria) that live in the horse’s digestive system. These ‘good’ bacteria create secretions containing enzymes that help to destroy harmful bacteria in the horse’s digestiv ..read more

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism is commonly known as “Big Head” or “Bran Disease” and it occurs when there is a calcium imbalance within the horses’ diet. Calcium is of one the most important minerals required in the horses diet to maintain strong, healthy bones and teeth and to aid muscle and nerve function. It is essential that a horse’s diet is balanced and maintains a calcium phosphorus ratio of 2:1 to maintain good health and well being. Big Head condition can occur in horses when they are: Grazing tropical and sub-tropical grasses that contain high concentrations of oxalates ..read more

With each visit to a produce store, the modern horse owner is confronted with a seemingly endless and bewildering array of sweet feeds, pelleted feeds and extruded products. Not to mention the array of supplements designed to nourish or enhance each and every portion of a horses’ mind and body. Another problem facing horse owners is the conflicting advice they may be given by various sources throughout the equine industry. However, careful consultation with equine nutritionists will usually show that there is at least one, and probably several “correct choices” for any equine. Roughage (grass ..read more