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If You Are Worried About Vitamins - Don't Be

Jun 263 min read

If You Are Worried About Vitamins - Don't Be

Short answer, most vitamins are synthesised in the body, and those that aren’t are abundant in pasture.

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Jun 242 min read

Pain Relief For Your Horse

Learn how devils claw, MSM and glucosamine can safely treat chronic pain and inflammation.

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Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free

Jun 193 min read

Improve Circulation, Flexibility and Muscle Health for Free

We often see clients who have a professional equine masseur attend to their horses. They are prepared to stand there for an hour while...

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Jun 103 min read

Pumpkin Seeds for Worms - Does it Work?

Are pumpkin seeds a natural alternative to synthetic dewormers in horses?

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Jun 41 min read

Can Horses Eat Parsley?

A common question for horse owners - can horses eat parsley?

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May 302 min read

Float Your Own Manure

One crucial aspect of equine care is managing intestinal parasites. You can know which parasites your horse has by floating their manure.

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May 282 min read

Horse Health - 5 Low Hanging Fruits

When it comes to your horse's health, avoiding problems is much less painful, frustrating, distressing and cheaper than treating them....

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Do wormers disrupt the gut microbiome? Yes, and here's what you can do about it.

May 203 min read

Do wormers disrupt the gut microbiome? Yes, and here's what you can do about it.

Using pre and probiotics alongside wormers to stabilise the gut biome after worming can help as part of your parasite management strategy.

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Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries 6: Biking Easy - Oakey Creek Road

May 193 min read

Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries 6: Biking Easy - Oakey Creek Road

These are all small, family-owned businesses featuring estate grown fruit and stunning views.

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I asked AI if Vet Bills have Increased since Pet Insurance was Introduced. What do you think it said?

May 132 min read

I asked AI if Vet Bills have Increased since Pet Insurance was Introduced. What do you think it said?

I have a hypothesis that vet bills have sky-rocketed since pet insurance has become ubiquitous. Have you noticed that? On top of that,...

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May 82 min read

Seedy Toe, or No?

Seedy toe, also known as white line disease, is a common hoof condition in horses. But does it come from the inside or the outside?

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May 33 min read

Criminals and Wictims

We want our horses to be healthy and happy. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, they develop health issues that leave us puzzled

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Apr 266 min read

Fencing Basics

Fencing is the most fundamental part of horse keeping. These are the most common injuries arising from fencing.

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Apr 251 min read

Benefits of Strip Grazing

Strip grazing is a method of restricting grazing for horses that are prone to weight gain and also maintaining pasture across the season.

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Apr 214 min read

Understanding Hay

Lucerne, Rhodes Grass, Oaten, and Teff Hay When it comes to equine nutrition, the type of hay you choose to feed your horse can make a...

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Apr 161 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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Rehabilitating Off the Track Thoroughbreds: 5 Practical Tips

Apr 124 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 43 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 293 min read

Avoid the Vet Part 1

Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.

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5 Effective Supplements at only 10g per day

Mar 253 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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