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Garlic is truly a wonderful thing. It not only adds flavor to anything it is added to, but it also has a wealth of health benefits. Garlic is an antiseptic, a vermifuge; it cleanses the blood and is excellent for heart health. Also it is a really great all-round immune boost, and as such it … Read more

Although in the summer we all crave cool water, we tend to forget in the winter months that things tend to freeze over. I doubt you or I would much fancy drinking freezing water for months on end, or having to lick away at a block of ice to get enough water for a proper … Read more

It is all very well and good, feeding your horse a bucket feed that will fill him up, reward him for his hard work and provide him with a good mix of all the essential nutrients – but what about adding a balancer into the mix? Feeding horses a feed balancer is a relatively new … Read more

Everyone loves treats! Just about everyone I know has a treat cupboard, stocked with biscuits, cake, chocolate or crisps, to reward themselves with after a long day, or a job well done. Treats are a great way to train animals, and horses are no exception. If you want to encourage your horse to do what … Read more

The stomach is such a huge, complicated organ, and it is connected to so much of the rest of the body that it is no wonder that if your stomach feels bad then so does the rest of you. Probiotocs are designed to help improve the gut’s natural flora, thus improving digestion and so overall … Read more

We all know the struggle of eating too fast and feeling uncomfortable, or being wistful about the fact that all the food is gone! This affects horses too, with the added issue of boredom – put a horse in a stable and take away his food source and he will quickly get restless. If you … Read more

There are a great many horse owners who would give their back teeth to have a horse who didn’t put on weight too easily, but there are an equal number who wish their four legged friend would put on a bit of podge. Natives tend to run to fat far easier than the hot blooded … Read more

Our four legged friends are a part of the family, there’s no doubt about that. And while you wouldn’t suddenly give up on Aunt Martha because she got old and past it, you certainly wouldn’t give up on your horse either! There are a great many supplements you can give to your old timer to … Read more

As your horse gets older, like humans, it too may suffer from joint pain. Horse joint supplements along with light exercise, may help relieve some of the stiffness and pain. There are formal studies which confirm that. Having said that, some supplements work better than others. The main reason is the quality and mixture of … Read more

Having good hooves is very important. A horse has four feet, so good podiatry is even more important for them than it is for people! Strong feet are especially important if you want to keep your horse barefoot, or if you are looking to transition to this. A horse who has been shod his entire … Read more