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Am I giving my horse too many supplements?
Am I not giving my horse too many supplements? If I add this or that, is that okay, or will it be too much? These are questions that we...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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What are the basic values of your horse?
How well do you know your horse? Every horse has its own 'normal' values. For example, how much he eats and how much he defecates, but...

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May 20, 20255 min read
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Does your horse eat sand? And do you know why?
In winter, horses can sometimes have problems with sand in their intestines. This can lead to diarrhea or even painful sand colic. Of...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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Supporting Your Horse in Losing or Gaining Weight
Naturally, a horse's weight fluctuates with the seasons. At the end of summer, they tend to be a bit thicker, and at the end of winter,...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Natural horse keeping is the goal, but look at your horse!
Our goal is to bring horses closer to nature. Therefore, our aim is that horses are kept as naturally as possible. Of course, it is...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Why a retirement horse also needs to keep moving
Many people are familiar with the saying "use it or lose it", but you only truly understand the meaning when you have been inactive for a...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Is your horse acting normal?
Do you ever observe your horse in the pasture, paddock, or in the stable? What do you look for? And what stands out to you? Do you know...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Help, my horse is eating sand! What should I do now?
Two times a year we see a peak in questions about horses eating sand. Typically around February/March and usually around...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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# Nutrition for the older horse: choose a customized ration!
Older horses often need customized nutrition. Most horse owners are aware of that. However, it is not as simple as buying a bag of senior...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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# A happy horse: what do we, as owners, need to take care of?
Horse welfare is very important to many horse owners and fortunately also to more and more institutions. We at HELTIE horse believe that...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Rosehip, beautiful addition to the mineral buffet!
More and more horse owners are creating a mineral buffet for their horse and this can be as extensive as you want. Green clay, nettle...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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# The difference between hay, pre-cut, and silage
Roughage for horses comes in different forms. From small bales of dry herbal hay to large packages of plastic-wrapped silage or pre-cut...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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How do you support a horse with sensitive intestines?
Horses have a unique digestive system, which is sensitive to changes in feed, poor quality forage, too much sugar, weather changes, and...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Vitalbix guest blog: Does your horse still have energy when you feed grain-free?
Many horse enthusiasts believe that a sport horse always needs grain-based concentrate feed for sufficient energy. That a horse becomes...

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May 20, 20256 min read
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Why are electrolytes important for horses?
If you train in the summer months, your horse can sweat a lot. You often hear that you should give electrolytes. Why is that? What are...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Replenishing Minerals: Balancer, Electrolytes, or Mineral Supplement?
When it's hot, your horse loses a lot of salts and minerals through sweat. But how do you best replenish them? Aren't minerals also...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Why can horses get laminitis from grass?
In spring, at the beginning of the grazing season, it is always advisable to start slowly with grazing. Your horse's intestines and...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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My horse has insulin resistance (IR) - can he still safely graze?
Horses with insulin resistance (IR) are at greater risk of laminitis than horses with optimally healthy sugar metabolism. A horse with...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Seven tips to make your horse drink on unfamiliar terrain
If you are competing in shows, going on a multi-day trek, doing endurance, or planning long trail rides, it's important to keep your...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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From what age can a young horse start working?
There are few topics that spark as much debate among horse lovers as starting with young horses. From what age can a horse start working?...

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May 20, 20255 min read
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