Horse Health | Sound Advice 2/4

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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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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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 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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Mar 183 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 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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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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