Winter feeding for health and immunity Making changes to your horse’s feeding program during the colder months can improve…
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A life less ordinary
A life less ordinary Dr Jennifer Stewart studied hard to become a veterinarian, and her career has taken her down…
Angela Davison – The Horse Herbalist
The horse herbalist Angela Davison has had a long and fascinating career. She spoke to AMANDA MAC about her work…
Nutrition: How much do you feed your horse?
How much do you feed your horse? Equine nutritionists often ask owners how much they feed their horses – an…
Keeping their cool
Heat load and fatigue can be a problem during hotter weather, but a bit of knowledge and a few basic…
Mycotoxins and toxin binders
Equine nutritionist LARISSA BILSTON explains what mycotoxins are, the signs your horse is affected, and what you can do to…
Nutrition: Feeding for ulcers: what you should know
Feeding for ulcers: what you should know Prevention is better than cure, and DR CLARISSA BROWN-DOUGLAS has expert advice on…
Nutrition: Feeding a Thoroughbred
Feeding a Thoroughbred Thoroughbreds have been labelled hot, fizzy and hard keepers, but is this natural or might other factors…
Read MoreNutrition: Heat stress: a serious health threat
Heat Stress: a serious health threat This summer is shaping up to be a warm one, so your horse will…
Happy Feet
Happy Feet As the seasons change, so do your horses hooves. DR JENNIFER STEWART discusses strategies to help your…
Nutrition: Weathering winter with an aged horse
Aged horses can be a challenge to feed correctly, particularly during winter. Equine nutritionist LEISA HOFSTETTER has some suggestions. Often…
Nutrition: Digesting the facts about Pre and Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics. Are these just fancy additives in horse feed, or is there more to the story? Equine nutritionist…
A case of Coprophagy with Dr Peter Huntington
Coprophagy, or eating manure, is more common than you might think. PETER HUNTINGTON B.V.Sc., M.A.C.V.Sc. explains. Why do horses eat…
Feeding performance horses with Larissa Bilston
Feeding performance horses properly is not rocket science, but the results can blast you out of this world, writes Equine…
Electrolytes and hydration
In the heat of an Australian summer, keeping your horse hydrated is critical. Equine nutritionist LEISA HOFSTETTER has some advice…