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Leeches – what is the function of these creatures?
Leeches: the word often brings to mind images of medieval quackery, from a time before modern medicine was invented. And if you’ve ever...

Heltie Horse
Jun 282 min read


Mare Retains Afterbirth: Causes and Solutions
When a foal is born, breeders naturally pay close attention – especially to the foal: It must stand, drink, urinate, and defecate within...

Heltie Horse
Jun 263 min read


Why you better not use detangler and shine spray on horses without a blanket
Are you a fan of detangler products and shine sprays? They are ideal for keeping your horse's tail and mane tangle-free and easily...

Heltie Horse
Jun 92 min read


Is draft bad for a horse?
A draft, which is a cold airflow in an indoor space, has a bad reputation. Drafts are often seen as the cause of illnesses, but that's...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Are you already taking into account the VAT increase in the Netherlands in 2025?
What a strange topic for us, isn't it? But we still want to pay some attention to this as it will affect many horse owners. Starting...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Horse in a draft - problem or not?
It is often said that horses should not stand in a draft. But when do you actually speak of a draft? And how bad is a draft really? We'll...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


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...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Should a sports horse be kept differently than a recreational horse?
Regularly the question arises whether a certain advice also applies to a sports horse. Because a sports horse is different, right? Or...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Do you need to give pellets, or are loose herbs sufficient for your horse?
Many people are afraid that their horse will lack something if they don't give pellets. Is that justified? Or can your horse also get by...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


The annual dental check-up: important for a healthy horse
Your horse's health starts with good digestion. And good digestion starts with good chewing. Good chewing can only be done with a good...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


# Why there are so many 'early' foals
In recent years, it is becoming more common to see foals born in March, February, or even January. For some breeders, it seems like a...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Is rearing the best place for foals to grow up?
Most foals go to a special place for rearing after weaning. Here they usually spend about two to two and a half years. But does a foal...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


How to read a label of a horse supplement?
Etiketten, what a drama sometimes to clearly understand what exactly is in there. It's full of legal obligations and with that the "sales...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


The best start for your foal
After eleven months of waiting, the time has finally come, your foal is born! Of course, we all want our foals to grow up into strong,...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


The effect of substrate on the tendons of horses
During a lameness examination, attention is always paid to how the horse moves on a hard surface and on a soft surface. Sometimes, a...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Why we are not anti-rugs with horses
Rain rugs and winter rugs for horses are a much-discussed topic in the horse world. There are people staunchly against rugs because they...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


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...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


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...

Heltie Horse
May 205 min read


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...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


# The benefits of training your horse on a trail ride
When training horses, there is a lot to consider. Whether you are working on basic exercises or training at the highest level. All levels...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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