The joys of spring
It’s that awkward time of year again – some lovely warm days followed by cold nights and then days of unsettled temperatures and drizzle. Horse...
Nature’s first-aid kit
Having a working knowledge of herbal medicine is very empowering, and as your experience and confidence grows, you will find your vet bills reducing…...
Forage in your horse’s diet – Hygain Nutrition series
Forage, such as hay and pasture, is critical for your horse’s health and wellbeing. Understanding how the horse’s digestive system is designed to function...
Great nutrition, great condition
As winter is now upon us, it’s time to make sure you can do the best for your horses to ensure they stay in...
The good news on garlic
The use of garlic is widespread among horse owners, and its medicinal use in humans has been documented as far back as Ancient Egypt for...
Weathering the worst
Most ponies can cope with even freezing temperatures on a sunny day. It’s cold combined with rain and wind that’s really unpleasant and that’s...
Justin’s miraculous rescue
"I saw the gate open, and my heart sank. Please no..."
When Levin's Troye Hudepohl went to check on her horses before going to work...
Feeding the senior horse – Hygain Nutrition Series
Defining the ‘nutritionally senior’ horse
When does a horse become a ‘senior’? In general, horses between 18 and 20 are considered to be approaching...
Herbs for horses – St John’s Wort
St John’s wort is a herb with a long but sometimes stormy past that has come into to its own as a safe and...
Manuka honey – nature’s super-healer
The use of New Zealand’s unique UMF manuka honey is becoming mainstream in wound care in Europe, but still lagging at home. The prime...
