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Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries 3: Walking? Can do. Try the West-end of Broke Road

Mar 9, 20233 min read

Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries 3: Walking? Can do. Try the West-end of Broke Road

If you don't want to drive, and you don't want to pay $100+ to book a tour, there are places you can spend a day out, and walk between...

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Mar 8, 20233 min read

3 Affordable Joint Supplements

Joint health is one of the most common challenges that horse owners face. We require most of our horses to be athletic and to perform...

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Mar 7, 20232 min read

Why you should reconsider leather

There are several reasons why you should reconsider leather headstalls:

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The Best Gut Supplements You've Never Heard Of

Mar 2, 20233 min read

The Best Gut Supplements You've Never Heard Of

Prebiotics and probiotics can be beneficial for horses by promoting a healthy digestive system, improving nutrient absorption, and...

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Why you should feed Magnesium and Rosehips to your horse

Feb 27, 20233 min read

Why you should feed Magnesium and Rosehips to your horse

Magnesium and rosehips are both highly beneficial for horses, and when combined, they can offer even more advantages. Magnesium is a...

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Feb 23, 20233 min read

Treating Hoof Thrush

Hoof thrush is a common and often frustrating problem that many horse owners face. It is a bacterial infection that affects the frog of...

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Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries Two: Meet the OGs on DeBeyers Road

Feb 22, 20233 min read

Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries Two: Meet the OGs on DeBeyers Road

This series of posts will help visitors to the Hunter Valley plan great days out exploring the restaurants and wineries in the Hunter...

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5 Horse Health Hacks you can buy from the Supermarket

Feb 16, 20232 min read

5 Horse Health Hacks you can buy from the Supermarket

As a horse owner, you know that taking care of your equine companion can be expensive. From feed to supplements, the cost of horse...

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Saddle Fit: Why it Matters for Your Horse's Comfort and Well-Being

Feb 14, 20234 min read

Saddle Fit: Why it Matters for Your Horse's Comfort and Well-Being

Riding a horse can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for both the rider and the horse. However, a poorly fitting saddle can cause...

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Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries Number One: Discovering the Wineries on Mount View Road.

Feb 12, 20233 min read

Hunter Valley Easy Itineraries Number One: Discovering the Wineries on Mount View Road.

This series of posts will help visitors to the Hunter Valley plan great days out exploring the restaurants and wineries in the Hunter...

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Selenium in Horse Nutrition: Importance and Benefits

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Selenium in Horse Nutrition: Importance and Benefits

In order to maintain your horse's health and performance, it is important to provide them with a balanced diet that meets their...

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Dec 28, 20221 min read

Detecting Ulcers May Soon Be Easier

New research conducted suggests saliva can be used to indicate gastric ulcers as an alternative to the more expensive and invasive...

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Dec 23, 20223 min read

Feeding a Pregnant Mare

What extra feeding is required for mares in foal?

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Dec 20, 20223 min read

5 Horse Diet Basics

There are so many options that horse feeding can be confusing. It doesn't need to be complicated.

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Dress Your Hoof with Two Household Products

Dec 17, 20222 min read

Dress Your Hoof with Two Household Products

Household products used as hoof dressing that make a difference to hoof health.

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Dec 15, 20224 min read

Is Your Horse Sleep Deprived?

Adequate sleep is a welfare, performance and safety issue. How do you recognise sleep deprivation in horses?

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Dec 13, 20222 min read

3 Local Businesses

Since 2006 Sound Advice has relied on the patronage and word-of-mouth of horse owners in our local community. We are proud to be a small...

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Parasite Management Naturally

With very high rates of resistance of worms to current dewormers, horse owners need to be holistic in managing parasites.

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Oct 15, 20222 min read

On Fabrics and Artisan Design

We started the saddle pad part of our business based solely on customer requests. Our first saddle pad design was camo in showjumping,...

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Spring! 3 ways to help prevent laminitis

Aug 28, 20223 min read

Spring! 3 ways to help prevent laminitis

Here are 3 ways that you can help to limit grazing without limiting movement.

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