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Apr 16, 20241 min read
Gut Health After Anti-Biotics
It's no surprise that a recent study found that even a short course of anti-biotics will reduce a horse's gut flora.
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Apr 12, 20244 min read
Rehabilitating Off the Track Thoroughbreds: 5 Practical Tips
The good news is that while OTTBs face many health & behavioural issues, these are predictable, which means you can anticipate solutions.
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
Avoid the Vet Part 2
If you meet your horse's nutritional requirements - often diseases and syndromes from deficiencies never arise in the first place.
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Mar 25, 20243 min read
5 Effective Supplements at only 10g per day
Low dose supplements reduce costs and improve palatability for fussy eaters. Here are 5
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Mar 18, 20243 min read
Big Impacts at only 10 grams per day
Here are 5 natural supplements that offer a wide range of benefits at just 10g per day.
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
Understanding Big Head in Horses
Big head, also known as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, is a condition that affects horses, particularly those on a high grain di
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Mar 10, 20243 min read
Understanding Equine Metabolism
A horse can progress from 'good doer' to suffering equine metabolic syndrome, to Cushings. 2 supplements at 10g/day can delay this outcome.
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
What is Your Problem?
What horse health problems do you have? After almost 20 years we have a range of natural supplements and treatments available.
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
The Case Against Pellets
At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read
The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline
A strong and well-developed topline not only enhances your horse's appearance but also plays a crucial role in overall performance and...
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Feb 7, 20242 min read
Feeding Fido
Dogs Should Eat Meat Dogs are naturally carnivorous animals and their bodies are designed to thrive on a diet rich in animal protein....
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not
The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...
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Jan 17, 20243 min read
Let's Get Real About Itch
Now is the time you will see FB & Insta ads showing magical fixes for Itch. The reality is - there is not 1 fix but a suite of solutions.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read
What Is Tying-Up?
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis (tying up) include muscle stiffness, fatigue, excess sweating, dark urine and a high temperature.
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
What Not to Feed Your HorseÂ
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
The Best Supplement Ever
Salt. Yes, salt. Salt is essential for horses for several reasons : Muscle contraction and nerve impulses: Sodium, a component of salt,...
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Dec 13, 20233 min read
Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?
Thank you to one of our subscribers for submitting this question. If you have a question, please reply to this email. We have 9 horses at...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
There's a Natural Alternative to Bute.
Comparing Devil's Claw and MSM to Bute for Pain Relief in Horses When it comes to pain relief for horses, there are several options...
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
Want to Spend Less on Feed?
Here at Sound Advice we always encourage horse owners to provide the majority of their calories in the form of pasture or hay or some...
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
Can We Treat Itch? Yes! What's the Secret?
Queensland Itch, or sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or pruritus, is a common condition in horses that causes severe itching and...
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