Saving on your feed bill
Saving on your feed bill We all know how expensive it can be to own a horse and the cost of keeping a horse seems to be increasing constantly. With
What are Fly Boots for horses?
What are Fly Boots for horses? Summer often proves to be that time of year when we horse people start noticing the abundance of flies! It is not uncommon for horses to
An overview on Fly Veils
An overview on Fly Veils A fly veil or fly mask is just that, a veil or mask to protect a horse’s face, eyes and sometimes nose/ ears from flies
Magnesium Deficiency in Horses
Magnesium Deficiency in Horses Magnesium plays an important role in nerve and muscle function of horses; it is an activator of many enzymes and participates in muscle contractions. It is necessary for the maintenance of electrolyte
Iodine Deficiency in Horses
Iodine Deficiency in Horses Iodine is a trace mineral that horses uses to regulate their basal or resting metabolism. Iodine is concentrated in the thyroid gland, located next to the trachea and behind the larynx. It
Skin Conditions in Horses
Skin Conditions in Horses The skin consists of three layers (the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) and is the body’s first line of defence against disease causing agents (pathogens). The skin