Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly prescribed pharmaceutical classes in equine medicine. Used to help manage inflammation and pain, they are often viewed as harmless or
Few issues are more frustrating for a stud than a stallion with unexplained subfertility. The financial implications, management pressure, reputational impact, and disruption of an entire breeding season can be
Learn the benefits and risks of magnesium for horses, including calming effects, gut health impacts, and correct supplementation for metabolic, behavioural and performance support. Magnesium is one of the most
Magnesium for horses: Is it helpful? And what do I need to know? Read More »
When used appropriately, herbal medicine can be a powerful support tool for our horses’ health. In my work as an equine naturopath, clinical nutritionist & herbalist, I use herbal medicines
What can herbal medicine do (and what can’t herbs do?)… Read More »
Pain can be one of the most heartbreaking things to watch our horse or pony experience, particularly when we can’t accurately identify the source of and provide relief from the
Horses, Ponies and Pain Read More »
For any equine breeding operation, it is always worth taking time to consider factors which may adversely impact the fertility of your stallions (and importantly, what we can do to
The impact of environmental toxicity on stallion fertility Read More »
When looking to help promote optimal fertility in a stallion, it is never too early in the year to start. Often, we only turn our minds to helping our stallion’s
Spotlight on Stallion Fertility Read More »
The judicious use of many medications in our horses and ponies can be important and even life saving in some situations, yet they are not without their side effects. Some
Side effects of commonly used medications in horses and ponies Read More »
With breeding season now underway in the Southern Hemisphere, stallion fertility is an area of focus.
Stress and stallion fertility Read More »
With our attention on the breeding season, looking at ways we can increase stallion fertility parameters and resulting pregnancy rates in broodmares is of immense value. Whilst we are always
Omeprazole and Stallion Fertility Read More »
What we feed our horses and how we feed them are crucial to their health. Diet and nutrition are known to play an important role in our horse’s gastrointestinal (GI),
Grain Free Feeds….What does this mean, and do our horses really need these feeds? Read More »
We all love a stallion looking strong, healthy and well. Yet it is all too easy for this vision of how we want a stallion to look to adversely impact
How does your stallion’s body condition influence his fertility rate and libido? Read More »
We commonly read or hear that when introducing a new feed into our horses’ and ponies’ diets that we should make the change slowly. But why is this? And is
Why is it important to make dietary changes slowly in horses and ponies? Read More »
When we talk about stress in equids, we often think of those horses and ponies that never settle, constantly spook, pace the fence line in the paddock, or sweat up
Before a breeding season gets underway, it’s worth stopping to consider the influence of various factors on a stallion’s fertility. It is well known that stress, nutrition (including both excesses
Bad Breath in Horses The smell of our horse’s breath isn’t something we generally give much thought to. Yet if you’ve ever smelt the breath of a horse or pony
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Selenium is a crucial trace-mineral in the diets of our horses and ponies. It plays many key roles in the body and is particularly important in reproductive health (both mares
Selenium- Is your horse actually using the amount on the feed or supplement label? Read More »
An interesting case of a 10 year old Thoroughbred stallion who after having good fertility parameters for his initial 5 seasons at stud, had a marked drop off in fertility
An unusual case of sudden decline in sperm motility in a healthy stallion Read More »
Protein- it’s a most crucial component of a horse’s diet, yet is commonly blamed for causing a whole host of problems in horses: Everything from ‘hot behaviour’, to joint problems,
The Importance of Protein Read More »
Overweight horses and ponies can pose a real challenge for owners to manage. Particularly at times of the year where there is an abundance of lush feed. It is well
Overweight horses and ponies: there’s more to the equation than just feed… Read More »
If there’s any horse feed that can cause heated debate about whether or not it is suitable and even valuable for horses- then soy may well take the cake. For
Soy: The Good, Bad and Confusing! Read More »
Iodine is an essential trace mineral in the diets of our horses and ponies and plays many crucial roles. It is vital as a constituent of the thyroid hormones thyroxine
There’s much interest in ulcers in horses and for very good reason. Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) affects 60-90% of adult horses and 25-50% of foals and weanlings. The condition
Ulcers in Horses: The importance of understanding how medications work Read More »
Corticosteroids, more specifically glucocorticoids, are a group of potent anti-inflammatory and
immunosuppressive drugs that are frequently used in horses.
Corticosteroids. STOP and THINK! Read More »
With stud season rapidly approaching in the Southern Hemisphere, it is important to evaluate factors that influence stallion fertility. Many people are unaware of the potential effects routinely used medications
Ulcer Medications: The Potential Impact on Stallion Fertility Read More »
An adequate intake (and absorption and metabolism) of selenium is essential for maintaining the overall health of your horse. This mineral plays many essential roles: it acts as an antioxidant;
Selenium: Deficiency (& Toxicity) in the Equine Read More »
Equine Asthma (EA) is an umbrella term used to describe respiratory (airway) diseases in horses and ponies. It includes conditions we previously referred to as Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD), Chronic
Equine asthma & Clenbuterol: The harmful side effects Read More »
The vast majority of racehorses, performance horses and breeding stock are fed fortified feeds or balancer rations, which are designed to meet the daily nutrient requirements of horses. These nutrient
Nutrient Requirements for Horses: Fortified Feeds and the need for Supplementation Read More »
As an Equine Naturopath, one of the questions I am most commonly asked is ‘what herb is good for X condition’ or what nutrient should I give my horse with
Naturopathic Principles: Treat the Individual and not the Disease Read More »
Periodontal disease (inflammation of the structures that support the tooth -including the gum, periodontal ligaments and the bone within which the tooth sits), is believed to effect at least one
Horse Dental Health and Systemic Inflammation Read More »
