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Why fewer ingredients in supplements is better: Less is more!
In the world of supplements, it often seems: the more ingredients, the better. But is that actually true? At AskHELTIE, we believe in the...

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What are mycotoxins in horses?
Health problems like a disturbed immune system, an overloaded liver can be caused by mycotoxins. This can then cause vague symptoms such...

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The different types of stress in horses
Horses can experience different types of stress. All these types of stress have their own form of expression. Sometimes it is also not...

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Does horse hay contain enough minerals and vitamins?
Hay is the basic ration for horses. Hay is dried grass and what it contains is determined by the type of soil, fertilisation and growing...

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What happens in the horse's body when there are deficiencies?
If your horse is fed a ration that does not meet all its needs, various problems can arise. Sometimes you can see this quite quickly, but...

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The role of trace elements in the equine body
A horse needs daily vitamins, minerals as well as trace elements in its ration. Trace elements are also known as microminerals; they are...

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Apples, pears, and carrots are also suitable for sugar-sensitive horses and ponies.
“My horse/pony absolutely cannot have apples, carrots, or other fruits because it is insulin resistant.” Or “carrots are sugar bombs,...

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Persistent Mud Fever: Have You Considered Mental Issues?
Nearly all horses encounter mud fever at some point in their lives. Usually, it's a small spot that disappears in a few days. Sometimes,...

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Copper and zinc deficiencies in pasture and roughage
Today, it is often heard that some soils have insufficient levels of copper and zinc. This could have implications for the nutritional...

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A pasture full of sugar cubes, what now?
The title of this article may sound a bit strange, but let us explain. Analyses show that Dutch grass has recently contained an enormous...

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3 days ago4 min read
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Hay is hay, right?
A horse needs to eat hay. Every horse owner knows that, of course. But what exactly is hay? What are the differences? And which type of...

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No influence on your horse's roughage?
By no means everyone has the space and opportunity to keep horses at home. Many people therefore have their horses at another horse...

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Concentrate feed or mineral balancer for horses, do you know the difference?
Concentrate feed became the standard in horse feeding in the last decades of the previous century. Concentrate feed contains vitamins and...

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3 days ago4 min read
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Starch: is it the same as sugar for a horse?
You often hear or read that it's not good for horses to consume a lot of sugars. This also applies to sugars from concentrated feed with...

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Why it is best to switch balancers every six months
Many horse owners feed their horses roughage and a balancer pellet. This is an excellent choice for most horses that are ridden...

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Good horse nutrition is important for mites
When your horse is bothered by mites, it is useful to tackle that problem through multiple routes at the same time. The brushes,...

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# Horse feed: do you listen to marketing or read labels?
Social media is an ideal platform to introduce new products, including horse feed. The most beautiful photos and stories are seen there...

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Uhm... my horse suddenly doesn't use the mineral buffet anymore ?!
You must have been very enthusiastic about setting up a mineral buffet for your horse. You found the right method for hanging or placing...

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Dandelion as an addition to a mineral buffet
The mineral buffet is becoming more and more popular in the horse world, and it's no wonder. It's ideal to provide your horse with an...

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Guest blog Vitalbix: How to choose a good balancer?
A balancer is meant to restore the balance in your horse's diet. This means: replenishing the vitamins and minerals that are not present...

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3 days ago5 min read
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