All horses love a treat.. or two! And that is fine but you want to ensure you give your pony natural, healthy treats. You can have baked treats or fresh treats so the list is endless!
Of course, you also need to check that the treat would not endangered his life! So here are some ideas for you and your horse.
In this time of financial crisis (I still believe it is a crisis, no matter what our Australian politicians are saying!), it might be difficult to feed your horse. However, I also believe that there are enough cheap alternative not to let a horse starve.
Equine Gastric Ulcer (EGUS) is very common in horses, including pleasure horses. Although there are some products on the market, it is possible to manage EGUS with herbs. This article is not about the causes of EGUS but how to manage it naturally.
This list summarises Australian plants that can be lethal to horses. This list is not exhaustive.
Always consult your vet if you suspect poisoning and disallow the horse from accessing the source. This applies to any type of poisoning.
Herbs for horses are part of a natural diet, but do you know which herbs are not recommended for the pregnant mare or any other pregnant mammal? Here is a list compiled from various resources that you might find useful.
Owning an old horse can be at time upsetting when you see your old companion fading away. However, nowadays, horses can live happily until a very old age, some well after the age of 30. Hopefully this article will help you and your old mate find the right care.
In its natural environment, the horse is a grazing animal, eating up to 20 hours a day. The natural feed is grass which varies in nutrients and types throughout the year and areas the horse goes to graze.
Many feed stuff are available on the market and it is difficult to choose. Here are some basic ones that are relatively natural and less processed.
Nowadays, horse nutrition has turned to science and one can easily be confused when it comes to choosing the best food for your equine friend.
There are variables that you need to be aware of in order to provide the best regime for your horse.
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