Ringworm in Horses
Ringworm in Horses Many of you may be familiar with the dreaded Ringworm, and if you’ve experienced the condition you will understand how painful and irritating it can be. So, what is Ringworm? It is a skin
What is Harness Racing?
What is Harness Racing? Harness racing is a type of horse racing where Standardbred horses’ race in a specific gait either Pacing or Trotting and pull a Sulky with a “driver” in the sulky. The Sulky is also commonly
What is an Alkalising Supplement?
What is an Alkalising Supplement? Alkalising supplements help to maintain a horse’s normal blood pH. Alkalosis vs Acidosis A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. The normal pH of a horse’s blood is between 7.42-7.45, which
Why do we feed supplements?
Why do we feed supplements to horses? Depending on your horses' weight and the exercise they are doing, diets need to be customised to ensure their nutritional requirements are being met. The most
Queensland Itch
Queensland Itch Horse owners living in the more humid coastal regions of Australia will often be more than familiar with Queensland Itch. It is one of the most frustrating and annoying
Teaching foals to pick up their feet
Teaching foals to pick up their feet Learning to politely pick up a foot when requested is an essential part of the young horse’s training and should be done regularly