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How to protect your horse from flies?

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 […]

Alternative medicines for horses, how to make the difference between each practice?

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 […]

LEARN TO DETECT PLANTS THAT ARE TOXIC FOR YOUR HORSES

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 […]

How to improve your horse’s performance?

In order to improve the sporting or breeding performance of your horse, you must obviously take into account certain factors: Key Factors in Horse Performance There are 3 criteria that determine performance: Genetics, Training Type of “fuel” (feed) given to your horse. These three parameters are essential and interdependent. Supplementary feed, a decisive factor in […]

Facial movements of horses: how to recognize them?

Like many animals, horses have several types of facial expressions. They allow them to communicate their emotions through body language, but also to interact socially. To date, a recent study mentions that horses can have up to 17 distinct facial movements. Now we just must know how to interpret them properly! How to interpret horse’s […]

DISCOVER THE LEGENDARY HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH THOROUGHBRED HORSE!

Where do English thoroughbreds come from? Since ancient times, various human groups have tried to select the qualities they wanted in horses. From Tarpan, one of the equids that populated the Orient, came the first and most important of all horse breeds: the Arabian thoroughbred, a mount characterized by frugality, endurance, speed and fascinating beauty. […]

HOW TO CALCULATE THE ENERGY NEEDS FOR YOUR HORSE ?

Are you a horse owner or considering becoming one? It is important to know the nutritional needs of your horse. These depend on many factors, including its weight and physical activity. How do you calculate a horse’s energy requirements? What should a horse’s diet include? In this article, we answer all your questions and take […]

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PUT YOUR HORSE BACK TO GRASS IN THE SPRING ?

The good weather is back, so it’s time for horses that have spent the winter in the stable to enjoy the pastures and their green grass again. However, as with any dietary transition, the return of your horse to the pasture must be done gradually, otherwise your horse may suffer from serious digestive disorders. Successfully […]

HORSE OWNERS : HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSE?

Horse owners, what you need to know about the daily management of your horse ? The horse is a faithful companion of man and a noble animal that has enabled him to perform many tasks – from warfare and the conquest of other territories to simple walks in the countryside or by the sea. Therefore, […]

HORSE FEED : THE IMPORTANCE OF MICRO-BIOTA FOR ITS HEALTH

A well-fed horse is first and foremost a horse with a microbiota that is “at its best”. How can the food given to your horse act on what some scientists today call the “second brain”? All scientific studies on the subject show the importance of microbiota in the good health of our horses, whether they […]

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