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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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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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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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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 202 min read
Smell Your Horse's Feet
Horses with hoof thrush can be very lame. We have helped horses who were almost put down for chronic 'navicular' that actually had thrush.
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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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Mar 103 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 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 203 min read
5 Considerations for Designing Horse Shelters
What are the key factors to consider when planning horse shelters on your equine property?
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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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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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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 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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