Hoof problems are common in horses. For example, thrush can be a persistent issue in wet weather or when horses spend many hours in the...

Scabs, spots, wounds and flakes: horses regularly have itchy legs. The question then is: what could it be? And above all: what can you do...

Horses with joint issues such as early-stage arthritis or insufficient joint fluid often receive supplements containing glucosamine and...

Itching, scratching, stamping, rubbing, and scratching: horses with thick stockings seem to suffer more often from parasites on their...

When horses have itching and spots on their legs, the terms ‘mud fever’ and ‘scratches’ are often used interchangeably. What is the...

When your horse has mud fever, you might get varying advice. Whether to wash or not, whether to remove crusts or not. How to handle it?...

Nearly all horses encounter mud fever at some point in their lives. Usually, it's a small spot that disappears in a few days. Sometimes,...

Rosehips – the pseudo-fruits of rose plants – are small fruits that horses really enjoy. They are packed with vitamin C. Some people have...

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...

I had to laugh a little at this title myself! Anyone who owns horses knows that keeping them is, or can be, quite an investment. As long...

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...

When animals shed or are molting, it significantly affects their immune system. This also applies to horses. Good nutrition is especially...

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...

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...

Slowly, we are moving towards winter. The days are getting shorter and temperatures are starting to drop. Periods of warm sunshine...

The long neck of horses plays an important role in movement and balance. Deviations and pain complaints in the neck can therefore have...

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...

Clove and black cumin are supplements that are often used for the same conditions. These plant extracts have anti-inflammatory and...

Today, it is often heard that some soils have insufficient levels of copper and zinc. This could have implications for the nutritional...

The title of this article may sound a bit strange, but let us explain. Analyses show that Dutch grass has recently contained an enormous...