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Nine tips to keep older horses in shape during the winter
For older horses, winter is always a difficult time. They lose weight quickly and are sometimes a bit stiff. As an owner, you don't want...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Should my horse be retired?
If you have an older horse, there may come a point where your horse is no longer suitable for riding. But when exactly is that? How do...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Horse with joint problems? What is the best thing to use in that case?
Joint problems in horses are very common. It can range from a minor deviation to severe lameness. After visiting a veterinarian, horse...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Did you know that silicon stimulates glucosamine production in horses?
Horses with joint issues such as early-stage arthritis or insufficient joint fluid often receive supplements containing glucosamine and...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


What is the SI joint and why do you often hear about SI problems in horses?
You regularly hear that horses have a problem with their SI joint. This joint lies deep inside the body and thus cannot be seen. The...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Why do horses with osteoarthritis have a harder time in winter?
In winter, some horses get off to a harder start, needing more time to warm up for training and sometimes walking stiffly in the paddock...

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May 203 min read


Cervical osteoarthritis in horses: genetic or not?
The long neck of horses plays an important role in movement and balance. Deviations and pain complaints in the neck can therefore have...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Healthy joints in growing horses
If you have young horses, you want them to grow up healthy. So that they are strong enough as adults to do fun things with you and have a...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Which herbs are suitable for the joints of horses?
Is your horse a bit stiff when starting out, or is he stiff after training? The cause for this may lie in the joints. For example, when...

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May 202 min read


Supporting Joints: continuous supplementation or as a short course?
When your horse comes out of a heavy competition season or has just been broken in, you may want to provide some extra support for his...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


How do I help my horse with joint problems?
There are many horses with joint problems. This can be due to wear and tear, injuries, their build, or less than optimal conditions when...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Mites in horses, start treatment as soon as possible!
Stamping in the winter. A well-known phenomenon in horses, especially in horses with a lot of hair on their legs. Especially when the...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Why is my horse stiff?
A healthy horse, without problems in the joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, moves rhythmically, regularly, smoothly, and with body...

Heltie Horse
May 205 min read


Osteoarthritis and dental problems: support your horse as it ages
19 August '22 - 4 min reading time The age at which a horse becomes a "senior" can vary depending on the breed and the individual horse....

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May 204 min read


Smooth joints? Combination of housing, nutrition, and exercise!
Older horses often experience muscle stiffness or rigidity due to early osteoarthritis. It is important for horses to keep moving in...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


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 205 min read


How can you strengthen the physique of your young horse?
Horse owners are always looking for what is best for their horse. Often this concerns adult horses or even seniors. The young horse is...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Can you prevent/reduce injuries in your horse?
Unfortunately, there is no miracle cure that can prevent injuries. Sometimes horses seem to be born to make things as difficult as...

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May 203 min read


Crystallization of uric acid: painful joint problem for sport horses
If your horse is highly worked or experiences a lot of stress, a painful problem can occur: crystallization in the joints. In humans, we...

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May 203 min read


Six important differences between glucosamine and silicon
For horses suffering from stiffness or joint pain, there are many products on the market. Glucosamine products and silicon are the two...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read
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