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My horse is already getting fat from a single blade of grass! How is that possible?
Many horses quickly become overweight when put in the pasture. It seems like they gain weight from just a single blade of grass. These...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Healthy horse? Don't forget water quality!
We all want the best for our horses. That's why most horse owners ensure that their horses are kept in good conditions, have plenty of...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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How to prevent algae growth in your horse's drinking water
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining more often. Lovely! But.. the algae are also growing rapidly, causing your horse's water...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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Horse isolates itself: stress at the cellular level?
Stress at the cellular level is not a well-known phenomenon, but all horses (and humans) actually deal with it. It is a natural defense...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Go on a snack walk with your horse and stimulate his natural instinct
From their genes, horses know very well which foods are good for them and which plants are toxic. Each season, there are certain plants...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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7 top tips for enriching your horse paddock
In the wild, horses cover long distances daily, eat a variety of plants, and move through diverse terrain. Naturally, you also want to...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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# Why long grass is better than short grass
Most horses are back on the grass by now. It is often thought that short grass is better for horses. A common remark is for example "my...

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May 20, 20255 min read
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Is a salt lick sufficient for your horse in warm weather?
Most horses have access to a salt lick, but it is often difficult to assess whether these salt licks are being used. Some horses will...

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May 20, 20253 min read
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Packaged hay/pre-cut hay is often the cause of manure water in horses.
Does your horse frequently have a dirty tail and does a lot of water come out with the manure? This is usually the result of disrupted...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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Are you already prepared for the grazing season?
Spring has sprung and you can almost see the grass growing. That means the horses can almost go back out to pasture! Wonderful of course,...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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How can you support the aging horse?
From the age of 15, horses are considered "older." This is a point where many horses start to experience joint difficulties and the first...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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