Vera Segers, Author at HorseFlex

The importance of magnesium for your horse

One of the horse supplements that is frequently written about, is magnesium. An important mineral that horses need for multiple reasons. The Dutch soil is naturally magnesium poor, which means that a deficiency is peeking around the corner. It also plays an important role in different processes in the horse’s body. Why is magnesium important for your horse? When do you give your horse magnesium and what form is best? In this blog we’ll tell you everything about this important mineral for horses.

A Paddock Paradise

You might have heard something about it: a Paddock Paradise! But what is it? With a Paddock Paradise you try to create the natural living conditions of a horse. It It ensures that a horse moves more so that the hoof mechanism works better, which is important for good blood circulation and the removal of waste. Pauline Tange, a loyal HorseFlex customer, built her own paddock paradise 3 years ago and tells us more about it.

Getting ready for the grazing season

The build-up to the grazing season is very important. The digestion of your horse has to adjust itself to a new food ration. The digestion of your horse is completely focussed on winter rations and should be changed slowly from stable to pasture. This way is the digestion able to adjust to the new situation and is the body able to prevent problems such as colic, laminitis and diarrhoea. Here are some tips to help your horse stay happy and healthy during the grazing season.

Help my horse has itches!

Every horse has sometimes itches, which is normal, but sometimes can itches be too common and then it has nasty consequences. A common reason of itches in spring and summer are the bites of midges and pollen from flowering plants such as flowers, grasses and trees. In autumn and winter are itches common due to its thick winter coat, lice, worms and allergies. In this blog you will read everything about itches, causes, prevention and treatment!