Archive | 2014
A quick guide to our respiratory range
If your horse is coughing, wheezing, sneezing or suffers with an allergy or condition like COPD, the chances are that you’ll be looking at ways to help support his respiratory system. It’s important to note that while coughs and sneezes can be attributed to dusty hay, bedding or allergies, they can be symptoms of more […]
10 top tips for healthy stables…
What are probiotics?
We hear about them on the television, we include them in our supplements…but what are probiotics and what do they do? Probiotics is a general term for ‘friendly’ bacteria. These bacteria can help to support healthy digestion through balancing the microflora, promote immunity, aid the absorption of nutrients and support general health. The body comes […]
Broad spectrum that supports digestion!
Selecting the right supplement for your horse can be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you’re hoping to support general health and well being. We’ve made it easier to select the right supplements and have an impressive range of broad spectrum supplements to suit all budgets and circumstances. A number of our ‘general purpose’ […]
What’s a gastric ulcer and how are they caused?
Gastric ulcers are caused by the horse’s sensitive stomach lining being exposed to digestive acid for too long. If you think about the way the horse was ‘designed’, it all becomes clear. In the wild, horses grazed for many, many hours a day, hence horses are referred to as trickle feeders. Some people try and […]
What is Cider Apple Vinegar…and why should I use it?
Who doesn’t love vinegar? It’s great on chips with a little salt, makes a super salad dressing and can even be used to make glass shine…but none of these properties mean it’s good for us! However, Cider Apple Vinegar is one of those products that keeps appearing in health food shops, and it’s a popular […]