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Observations on Taste Preferences Part 2
Forage analyses of Cow Parsley and Cleavers bring up surprising results! We are all for adding diversity to the horses diet but only if...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Taste Preferences of Horses – Part 1
Interestingly this example plus one relating to fresh herbs like Cleavers & Cow Parsley in Part 2 reveal surprising results. These are...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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Why is my Horse Urinating so Frequently?
What is normal? Horses typically urinate every 4 hours or so and produce 5–15 L of urine per day. (The bladder can hold 3–4 L of urine)....

Jenny Paterson
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Issues on Rented Grazing
Of course CHH would advocate that grass-free options (not just yards or stables) need to be standard facilities when charging for grazing.

Jenny Paterson
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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Appropriate Nutrition
Horses need appropriate Forage/Nutrition as well as Appropriate Movement/Social Interaction with other horses and an appropriate, safe...
Cathy Dee
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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When Horses Become Grass Affected
The majority of ‘grass-affected’ horses show signs of increased sensitivity/excitability eg: footy, spooky, hyper-sensitive,...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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Clarifying Head Flicking/Shaking
Believe it or not, laminitis and headshaking have the SAME root cause. (as do the vast plethora of other troubles horse owners face (SIJ,...
Cathy Dee
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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You Reap what you Sow
While there is consensus that increasing bio-diversity in our horse’s diets is desirable, there are two schools of thought as to the...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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Sudden Changes to the Equine Forage
Most horse owners are aware that any changes to the horses diet should be made gradually in order to give the flora populations of the...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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When Horses get ‘Footy’
The horse’s hooves need to be both robust and at the same time sensitive to pressure so they can safely negotiate various terrain. The...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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LAMINITIS: Early Signs & What To Do
The feedback we receive from cases everywhere, all of whom have their different vets/farriers/trimmers/nutritional approaches, means we...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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The Microbiome of Pasture-fed Horses
Rightfully so, there is a lot of attention placed on the equibiome and its effect on the horse and his health. The following study done...

Jenny Paterson
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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