The show season has just begun. You may have been looking forward to it, but it still needs to be prepared so that you and your horse are in the best possible shape. Here are some tips to help you prepare your horse for the show season in the best possible way. TIP N°1: (RE)WORK […]
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If you own a horse, you will probably wonder at some point whether you should insure it. There are many different types of insurance for horses. Whether it’s to compensate for damage your horse may cause, or to protect you in the event of heavy veterinary costs or even the death of your horse. The […]
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Horses’ hooves are not always very strong. This may be due to the breed of the horse, its metabolism, certain genetic predispositions or even living conditions that are not conducive to good hoof quality. When a horse’s hooves are damaged, a course of the vitamin biotin should be considered. Although biotin is not a substitute […]
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The reproductive cycle of the mare is very different from that of humans or other species. She comes into heat only part of the year, with cycles that can vary. In general, breeders try to time the foaling cycles so that the foals are put out to grass when it is richest, i.e. around spring […]
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High level racehorses and competition horses are animals for which the zootechnical performance is expressed by the gains. These reflect not only the physical performance on the day, but also the recovery capacity of these athletes and therefore the number of events they can do per season at their best. Genetic potential, training, nutrition, and […]
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Controlling the storage and distribution of feed is essential to avoid losses. Feed should be stored in a dry, temperate environment, away from rodents, pets, birds and any source of contamination or soiling. How to store your horse feed properly to avoid losses? Bag storage Store bags on pallets to allow air to circulate. Do […]
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In order to determine more precisely the date on which the mare will give birth, it is necessary to remain vigilant on the signs which could alert on the imminent birth or not of the mare. What is the average gestation period of mares? THE GESTATION PERIOD OF MARES IS 338 DAYS OR ABOUT 11 […]
Every summer, insects come back, and with them their share of troubles… Flies in particular tend to swarm in the stables and bother horses. Beyond the annoyance they can cause to horses, they can also be the cause of health problems. Here are some tips on how to protect your horse from flies. What problems […]
If you are a horse owner, you have probably already heard about alternative medicines. Osteopathy, shiatsu, acupuncture, aromatherapy, acupressure… So many disciplines that are sometimes difficult to distinguish. Here is a review of the main alternative medicines that can treat horse diseases. Osteopathy Formerly reserved for sport horses, osteopathy has gradually spread to the vast […]
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How to detect plants that are toxic to your horses ? Did you know that some of the plants growing in our fields and pastures can be toxic to horses? Here is some essential information on how to identify them and the symptoms they cause. POISONOUS PLANTS FOR HORSES : IDENTIFY THEM TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL […]
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