In general the Cerebral Hemispheres of the horse are not connected very well. This causes a bad communication between the two different sides of the brain. Therefore not all information that enter one side of the brain automatically also reach the other side. This explains the balking reaction of horses. When they got used to a new object only from one side they will possibly … [Read more...]
Did you know, that Rose Hips are an ideal vitamin booster for your horse?
Due to their high vitamin C content they make for a very healthy tea or snack treat specially in the winter. They can be fed fresh or dried. Some horses even help themselves to these directly from the rose bush. Surftips: Did you know that Camomile calms down nervous horses? Did you know that cider vinegar supports the bodys defences of the … [Read more...]
Did you know, that Anise can prevents colics?
Anise offers many nutrients which support the digestive tract. They act in an antispasmodic way so that the respective organs become relaxed. Anise can even be a preventive measure for horses that often have a colic. … [Read more...]
Did you know, that Camomile calms down nervous horses?
Camomile offers plenty of healing substitudes and is famous for its calming effects. The camomile blossom can be really helpful if horses are excited due to a competition or if nervous horses often provide colics. … [Read more...]
Did you know, that horses drink between 30 and 70 litre …
... that horses drink between 30 and 70 litre of water a day depending on weather conditions and stress levels? They might not touch the water in strange stalls. To prevent this from happening you could bring your own water from home or occasionally mix a little apple juice into the water earlier on. This way, the water has a “homey” taste even in a strange … [Read more...]