Horse colic: causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention

Horse colic is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that every horse owner should understand. In this guide, we cover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options, and explain why quick action is essential. Learn how to spot the early signs, what increases the risk of colic, and what steps you can take to help reduce that risk through proper care and digestive support. With the right knowledge, a watchful eye, and timely intervention, you can make a critical difference in your horse’s recovery and long-term health.

Helping your horse achieve a healthy weight naturally

More and more horses are suffering from obesity, which can lead to annoying health problems such as joint problems and disorders. So it’s important to make sure your horse is at a healthy weight. But how do you actually know if your horse is overweight? Before you get started with losing weight, it is first a good idea to test whether your horse is actually overweight. In this blog we explain how you can check that, when it’s time to take action, and give you practical tips to help your horse reach his ideal weight in a healthy, natural way. Read on quickly!

Herbs in the meadows

Do you know what grows in the meadows? Birds, the wind, and even rain could spread seeds that will grow into plants in the meadows. Some people take all the plants away as they think they are removing poisonous plants, which is a shame! It is important to know which plants are useful for your horse and which could potentially be dangerous.

The transition from Winter to Spring

The sun is shining, the sky is blue… It is Spring! The days are getting longer and the meadows are starting to become green. Spring is lovely, but ailments are lurking. Things such as itches, colic, mud fever, and laminitis are important to prevent by supporting your horse during the changing from Winter to Spring. In this blog we’ll tell you everyting about the changing of seasons and what it means for your horses.

Supporting your mare during estrus or pregnancy

Every horse has its own needs, that differ due to different factors such as age, breed, living conditions, and exercise. But also the sex of a horse has its influence. For example, mares have to deal with the oestrus cycle, but mares could also be pregnant with a foal or could nurse.

During all these stages of life of a mare, they also need different nutritional needs. A mare can get quite a few nutritional needs themselves. However, some needs aren’t met due to their living conditions. Supplements for mares could be a solution. In this blog, we tell everything about the different stages of life of mares and what nutritional needs have to be met.