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Why you don't need to feed your horse extra in the winter
Most horses have been able to graze on the pasture this past summer. A period where they had access to plenty of food. In nature, every...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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8 DIY tips for a livery horse
Is your horse kept on a pension where the horses are stabled at night? Horses do not sleep through the night like humans do. They stand a...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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My horse is losing weight in the winter - where does that come from?
Summer is over, horses are growing their winter coats again, and the first rain blankets are being put on. Many horses spend more time in...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Which vegetables, fruits, and plants can I give my horse as a treat?
Variety is healthy and tasty! This applies not only to us humans but also to our horses. Especially horses that spend more time in the...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Which oils are suitable for horses?
Our customer service regularly receives questions about which oil is best to give to their horse. There are many different types of oils...

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May 20, 20255 min read
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Why is sunflower oil not suitable for horses?
For sober horses that lack energy for their work, giving oil can be a convenient solution. The horses get more energy from it without...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Horse with gastric ulcer? Use psyllium seeds for relief.
Unfortunately, many horses suffer from gastric issues to some extent. Gastric ulcers are common and can quickly develop. Any form of stress (due to incorrect nutrition, housing, or work) can quickly lead to irritation and result in gastric ulcers. While there are many supplements available for sensitive stomachs/gastric ulcers, did you know that the "simple" psyllium seeds can also provide relief? Of course, this is not a miracle cure. But it certainly helps in addressing gas

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Psyllium cure for sand colic: often dosed much too low in horses!
Psyllium, or flea seed, is a good way to remove sand from the intestines of your horse. If your horse regularly ingests some sand, in the...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Horse not on the grass? Provide extra vitamin E.
Under natural circumstances, horses obtain their required vitamin E from fresh grass. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is crucial...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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How about vitamin D in horses?
Not much is heard about vitamin D in horses. Usually it is assumed that horses can produce this vitamin themselves under the influence of...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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# Why we recommend feeding a mineral balancer to horses
In our mission to bring horses closer to nature, nutrition naturally plays a role. In a consultation, we often ask about the horse's...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Guest blog Agrobs - Grains: horse feed or not?
You hear more and more that people prefer to feed their horses as much grain-free as possible. However, the practice of giving...

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May 20, 20255 min read
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Do you have a `sour` horse?
We are not talking about a sour mare in terms of behavior, but literally a horse with a high acidity level in the body. Did you know that...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Natascha Bos: 'Disturbed pH value in horses often not recognized'
The pH value, we have all heard of it before. Something to do with chemistry and that little piece of paper that changes color, right?...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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When is an extra supplement of minerals in concentrate feed for horses necessary?
Many people think that horses receiving (twice daily) concentrate feed do not need extra minerals. However, that is not entirely true....

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May 20, 20255 min read
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Only a meadow with English Ryegrass? With these tips you create more variety for your horse!
Grass is the basis of a horse's diet. This can be in the form of grazing in the pasture, or dried in the form of hay. But did you know...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Grass: the biggest sugar bomb for your horse
It's spring, and soon most horses will be allowed back into the pasture. Hooray! But not for all horses is grazing a delight. Especially...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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5 Tips for optimizing biodiversity in your horse's pasture
Unfortunately, biodiversity has drastically decreased in the Dutch meadows. There is very little variation in grass species, herbs, and...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Good idea: A nice herbal field for your horse!
Did you know that horses in the wild eat a wide variety of plants, herbs, and trees? In a study of Konik horses in Belgium, researchers...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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What building blocks does a mare need for a foal?
When breeding a foal, you obviously choose a fantastic stallion that matches your mare perfectly. However, whether those fantastic genes...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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