What can I feed to help my horse's joints heal?
Joint health is a crucial factor in a horse's well-being and performance. Unfortunately, horses are prone to joint disease, especially as they age or participate in physically demanding activities....
Manuka honey is a natural honey extracted from the flowers of the Manuka plant. The Manuka plant is native to New Zealand and Manuka honey is known for its unique composition and antimicrobial prop...
Gastric ulcers are a common problem in horses. This condition can affect both recreational and sport horses and can lead to a variety of symptoms. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at ...
Signs of respiratory problems? - What should I do?
In almost every stable you can now find Horses with chronic respiratory problems . Most horse owners now know that the problem is also widespread among recreational horses. But how do I know if my ...
Alternative bedding for horses with cough
It is not just the amount of horse manure that is important. The issue of horse manure and, above all, manure disposal is of great importance in horse farms. Alternative bedding is favored not lea...
Ingredients in focus: Micronized sugar beet pulp & Hestevard Biofix-40
At Hestevard, we always strive to select high quality and balanced nutrients that not only meet your horse's needs, but also make a difference to his nutrition and well-being. In this series, we...
Stomach ulcers in horses. What can you do?
Stomach ulcers have become a widespread disease in horses. Almost every stable has a horse with a stomach problem. But why is that? To explain why so many horses have stomach ulcers, we first nee...
Breathe deeply – recognize respiratory problems in horses early and counteract them
Many horses are particularly susceptible to one infection or another during the coat change period. But even independently of this, there are more and more horses that occasionally “cough” or “bum...
Indian frankincense – Boswellia serrata
A plant with potential! When you hear the word frankincense, you probably don't think of horse feed first. But the positive properties of the tree resin can also be used in horse feeding. Indi...
The Horse's Joint - A Highly Sensitive Construct
Arthritis in Horses Arthritis is a common problem for us and our horses. 1 in 6 adult horses suffer from it and 60% of lameness cases are caused by it. Also known as osteoarthritis (OA) and dege...
The horses and most of their owners can hardly wait – at many stables the grazing season traditionally starts on May 1st. But going out to pasture requires careful preparation. In addition to th...
Digestion starts at the tip of the nose There is hardly a more complex topic in horse feeding than the digestive system itself. Most horse owners probably do not know that lips and teeth, which ...