Weight gain for older horses
Weight gain for older horses, thin skinned ones and growing youngsters can be challenging in the autumn. HayCare is the perfect hay replacer for older horses who can no longer manage to chew enough hay.
Omega oils - not always confusing!
The horse�s natural diet of grazing on the treeless plains and steppes is generally quite low in nutrition and also low in oil � around 2-3%. That oil on which the horse has successfully evolved has 4 time
When can we start using new hay?
When old hay is running low, or is not very good quality, we will want to start on the new hay as soon as possible. But when can we start using new hay?
Can stress cause ulcers in horses?
With better diagnostic tools and techniques, ulcers are being more widely diagnosed. There are basically three types of stomach ulcers and horses can also get hind gut ulcers which are much harder to diagnose as they are out of reach of any endoscope.
Long grass vs. short grass
This green stuff is confusing! Here are my horses up to their armpits in lush green grass. I thought they would for sure get the scours when I took them off of the very short grass they were on with all the rain coming they would have turned
Spring is on the way! Spruce up your pasture
Before the grass starts growing too vigorously, it is a good time to reseed patches in your pasture that have been denuded over winter. A little extra grass seed spread in early spring can make a big difference to your grazing. There is not often
What causes gastric ulcers in horses?
What are the different types of gastric ulcers in horses and how do we treat them?
Should horses constantly be eating?
Horses evolved on grassy, treeless plains. They are nomadic trickle feeders that would spend and average of 12.5 hours a day wandering and grazing upon forage
Vegan Horse Feeds
Did you know Simple System's entire range of feeds are all registered with The Vegan Society?
Why are Ulcers a common problem in horses?
Ulcers in horses can be triggered, or exacerbated by, stress, travelling, long periods without food, insufficient forage, cereals and straw, for instance.
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