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The advantages of sainfoin in your horse feed

1 August 2025

The advantages of sainfoin in your horse feed

Sainfoin (UK) or Holy Clover (US) is a perennial (survives year on year), temperate (mild temperate climate), leguminous (plant family including peas, beans, and...

Poisonous Plants for Horses – The Complete Guide

5 November 2025

Poisonous Plants for Horses – The Complete Guide

The foundation of equine health lies in creating a horse-friendly environment and using high-quality pasture. Meadows and fields are not only grazing grounds but...

Understanding Laminitis in Horses – Causes, Signs & Natural Management

30 October 2025

Understanding Laminitis in Horses – Causes, Signs & Natural Management

Laminitis is a painful and potentially serious condition that affects the hooves of horses and ponies. It’s more than just a foot problem —...

Supporting Your Horse Through Coat Change – Natural Feeding, Care & Health Tips

29 October 2025

Supporting Your Horse Through Coat Change – Natural Feeding, Care & Health Tips

The seasonal coat change in horses is far more than just shedding a few hairs — it’s a complex, whole-body transformation. Twice a year,...

10 Practical Tips for healthy weight gain for skinny horses

23 October 2025

10 Practical Tips for healthy weight gain for skinny horses

Skinny or underweight horses are not uncommon. Especially during the autumn coat change and when cold temperatures put strain on the horse’s body, horses...

Gentle Gain – with the power of Rice Bran and Sainfoin

25 September 2025

Gentle Gain – with the power of Rice Bran and Sainfoin

Gentle Gain is a conditioning feed that combines the benefits of two key ingredients: rice brain and sainfoin. Both have been the subject of...

It’s all about forage: The role of roughage in equine health

19 September 2025

It’s all about forage: The role of roughage in equine health

Forage, or roughage, is more than just filler in a horse’s diet: It’s the foundation of equine health. The terms ‘roughage’ and ‘forage’ both...

The power of Ahiflower® Oil: we don’t just tell it, it’s proven!

27 August 2025

The power of Ahiflower® Oil: we don’t just tell it, it’s proven!

Ahiflower® Oil is world’s most unique and innovative oil. This natural oil, made from the Natralipid® Ahiflower® (Buglossoides arvensis) seeds, not only shows impressive...

10 Tips to help your horse beat the summer heat

29 July 2025

10 Tips to help your horse beat the summer heat

Managing the effects of heat on horses during extreme summer weather is crucial for their health and wellbeing. When the sun blazes and temperatures...

Understanding Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and the Role of Natural Nutritional Support

21 March 2025

Understanding Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and the Role of Natural Nutritional Support

Equine Cushing’s Disease, medically known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is a common endocrine disorder affecting older horses. It results from a dysfunction...

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