Equine Nutrition | Sound Advice 2/4

Mar 132 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 42 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 163 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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The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline

Feb 103 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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Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not

Jan 312 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 173 min read

Let's Get Real About Itch

Now is the time you start to see Facebook and Instagram ads showing magical, overnight solutions for Itch. The reality is that there is...

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Jan 22 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 Horse

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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Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?

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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Nov 5, 20231 min read

5 Tips for Beautiful Manes

Here are some tips for improving horse manes: Healthy hair starts on the inside: Your horse needs the right amount of protein, amino...

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Oct 25, 20232 min read

8 Common Causes of Colic

Colic in horses is a generalised term used to describe abdominal pain and is associated with numerous abnormalities that affect the...

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Can We Treat Itch? Yes! What's the Secret?

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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Weird Symptoms? Here's a Cause You May Not Have Considered

Sep 21, 20233 min read

Weird Symptoms? Here's a Cause You May Not Have Considered

Does your horse, or a horse you know have a range of weird symptoms? Unexplained abrasions on the face, fetlocks, knees and hocks?...

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Sep 15, 20233 min read

Let's Talk About Laminitis

Laminitis is totally manageable. Don't fret. We have your back. Laminitis is a painful and crippling condition that affects the feet of...

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8 Important Nutrients to Build a Healthy Coat

Sep 5, 20232 min read

8 Important Nutrients to Build a Healthy Coat

As Winston Churchill said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." We all, as owners, take...

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Grass is Coming! Avoid Stringhalt and Rye Grass Staggers

Aug 14, 20233 min read

Grass is Coming! Avoid Stringhalt and Rye Grass Staggers

Did you know that many pasture seed blends specifically sown for horses can include grasses that will make them sick when eaten in excess?

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Jul 18, 20232 min read

5 Trees Not to Plant in your Paddock

Australia is home to several plants and trees that can be toxic to horses. Here are 5 trees found everywhere in Australia that are known...

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