Heart rate monitors for horses have been on the market more and more in recent years. This ability which is very common among human athletes, was until recently, only reserved for top rides or racehorses. With the democratization of measurement tools, this information is becoming more and more accessible to all riders and their…
Like every year when the rainy season arrives, owners of horses staying out in the field fear mud fever. Here I’ll explain what it really is (spoiler: it’s not scabies) and how to get rid of it. Let’s go ⏩ Mud fever ain’t scabies Yes, mud fever is not perfectly suited to this pathology….
Colic in horses, a source of anxiety for all owners, often hitting without warning which can lead to deathā¦ The digestive system, given its length (about 20 meters) and its operation (digestion of plant fibers continuously), is a fragile system that can easily get out of sync or get tangled.In this article we will…
Help, my horse is colicking😱Colics are the main death causes in equines. Indeed, their digestive system is particularly sensitive to stress and pain. However, also know that 75% of colics resolve within 24 hours after the first symptoms. Hence the interest of knowing how to detect them in time and act efficiently! I’ll explain…
Horses have been domesticated for about 5,500 years and by domesticating them, we have changed their way of living (habitat, reproductive management, “physical exploitation”) and consequently their eating behaviour. But looking at the way horses are used in sports nowadays, how can we be sure that their food has been adapted to their nutritional…
“But what’s that noise!? This being the first question that comes to mind when we call it for the first time. This rather impressive noise usually alerts riders first. But what is it? Is it a handicap for the horse? And what should we do about it? I’ll explain everything! 1 – Laryngeal Hemiplegia,…
As in humans, horses can too become overweight! It is common for horse owners to say that they like their horse being a bit chubby, but trust me, it can do more harm than good. In this article, we will discuss the risks associated with an overweight horse, how to detect it and also…
The nutrition and feed of your horse is an important subject for many horse owners. Due to horses having a very different digestive system and diet from ours there are some specific things that you need to avoid in your horses feeding schedule. In this article, we will go through some recommendations and enlighten…
Does your horse cough regularly? What if I told you that it could be more than a simple cough and the beginning of emphysema? 😨 In this article we explain what emphysema is and how to manage the symptoms My mare was diagnosed with emphysema a few months ago, it all began with recurrent…
