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Managing Coat Problems in Horses with PPID
Horses with PPID often develop a long, thick, and curly coat. Medication for PPID may slow hair growth slightly, but often only to a...

Heltie Horse
Sep 52 min read
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Allergic reactions in horses: How do they occur and what can you do about them?
Does your horse ever have itching, a runny nose, or a slight cough? And do you actually know what causes it? Many horses are allergic to...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read
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Why does a horse's immunity decrease during shedding?
When animals shed or are molting, it significantly affects their immune system. This also applies to horses. Good nutrition is especially...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read
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What to do with a horse with a dull coat?
A beautiful shiny coat with little apples... that's what we all want for our horse! But the reality is sometimes a lot duller. What can...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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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
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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...

Heltie Horse
May 205 min read
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Seven useful tips against dry hooves in the summer
Many horses have dry hooves in the summer. This is annoying because dry hooves can crumble or split. Cracked hooves are not solved...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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DHA operation horses: how does it really work?
Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, are very important for your horse. To ensure an adequate intake of these healthy fats, your horse...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read
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Insulin resistant horse: choose for directly absorbable EPA and DHA omega-3
Omega 3 fatty acids are always lumped together under the characteristic "anti-inflammatory". But there are different types of omega 3...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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Horse on a diet? Don't forget the Omega-3 fatty acids!
Is your horse on a limited diet to help it lose weight? Don't forget the essential fatty acids like Omega-3. Your horse needs these...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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Salmon oil for Insulin Resistance (IR)
In previous blogs, we have indicated what insulin resistance is and that this is often the cause of rubbing in horses and ponies. For...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read
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Salmon oil has a positive effect on sweet itch.
Mosquito bites cause allergic reactions in horses with sweet itch. These allergic reactions are actually all small inflammations under...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read
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Salmon oil stimulates wound healing in horses.
There are many types of wound ointments for horses available on the market that contribute effectively to wound healing. Especially with...

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May 202 min read
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Salmon oil for horses: Are horses fish eaters?
Salmon oil is a well-known dietary supplement for dogs. But in the horse world, there seems to be still a "taboo" on salmon oil. Because...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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