Blog – Page 11 – Equine America EU

Grumpy Geldings and Stroppy Stallions

No More Moods – Not just for Moody Mares! Mares get a hard time for being moody but they aren’t the only ones that can be temperamental! Lets talk about Rigs. A Rig is an entire male with no obvious...

Moody Mares!

Have you ever noticed your mares behaviour changed and wondered why? Lets have a look at the hormonal reasons a mare might get a reputation for being moody! Mares have evolved to be seasonally anoestrus, also known as long day...

What Causes Laminitis?

Spring is here and it’s the time of year owners with laminitis prone ponies dread! Laminitis is a painful and debilitating disease affecting 1 in 10 horses and ponies every year (Pollard et al., 2018). Laminitis symptoms can start as...

Apple Lytes - not just table salt!

As the days are getting longer and competition season is starting, let’s talk more about the vital supplement electrolytes, to make sure you are ready for the Summer ahead! Electrolytes play many key roles in the body, but especially muscle...

Electrolytes - all you need to know!

What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are key macro-minerals required by the body for metabolic activities and are essential for the normal function of all cells. Examples of the important roles electrolytes play in the body include muscle contraction and transmission of...