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Rain Scald in Horses: When Moisture Sits, the Skin Starts to Struggle
Rain Scald in Horses: When Moisture Sits, the Skin Starts to Struggle
Rain scald is a common winter skin issue in horses, often caused by moisture sitting on the coat for too long. Here’s how to reduce the pressure on the skin... Read more...
Holding Condition Through Winter Starts at the Foundation
Holding Condition Through Winter Starts at the Foundation
Winter has a way of revealing what’s missing. As pasture declines and demands shift, balanced nutrition becomes the difference between coping and truly thriving. NUTRIblend supports that foundation—quietly, consistently, and... Read more...
Rethinking Modern Horse Care
Rethinking Modern Horse Care
From Tradition to Tomorrow: Rethinking Modern Horse Care Horsemanship has never been about shortcuts. For generations, caring for horses was shaped by close observation, routine, and respect for the animal... Read more...
Rethinking Mare Management: When Hormone Control Comes at a Cost
Rethinking Mare Management: When Hormone Control Comes at a Cost
From hidden hormone risks to the quiet toll on stablehands, it’s time to rethink how we manage mares. Explore safer, science-backed alternatives — from nutrition and light regulation to understanding... Read more...
Not All Hay Is Created Equal: How to Feed Smarter, Not Just More
Not All Hay Is Created Equal: How to Feed Smarter, Not Just More
Not all hay is created equal. Some keep horses calm and glossy; others spark energy or flare-ups. Before your next delivery, here’s what every horsewoman should know about what’s really... Read more...
In 2026 Calm is Connection: Finding Balance with Your Horse
In 2026 Calm is Connection: Finding Balance with Your Horse
Horses mirror the energy around them. When life gets busy, they feel it too. ZenBlend was created to help restore calm, focus, and connection — the foundation of every great... Read more...
Ulcers and The Equine Microbiome
Ulcers and The Equine Microbiome
A horse’s digestive system is designed for balance — slow forage intake, a diverse microbiome, and consistency. When modern management disrupts that rhythm, digestive discomfort can follow. Understanding how the... Read more...
Supercharge Your Horse’s Health: The Benefits of Antioxidants
Supercharge Your Horse’s Health: The Benefits of Antioxidants
Hey there, horse pals! We all want the best for our equine friends, and when it comes to keeping them in tip-top shape, antioxidants are a game-changer. These powerful compounds... Read more...
Blue Tansy: Nature’s Gentle Bug-Repellent for Your Equine Friends
Blue Tansy: Nature’s Gentle Bug-Repellent for Your Equine Friends
For those who love a bit of hands-on natural care, here’s a simple recipe to create your own fly and bug repellent spray… Read more...
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Here’s Why Horse Hydration Matters
Understanding Hydration in Horses Horses have unique hydration needs, which are crucial to understand for maintaining their overall health and performance. On average, an adult horse drinks between 30-50 litres... Read more...
Uncover the Secrets to Your Horse's Vitality: Harnessing the Power of B Vitamins
Uncover the Secrets to Your Horse's Vitality: Harnessing the Power of B Vitamins
Discover the key to keeping your horse healthy and thriving - B vitamins. These essential nutrients are vital for energy metabolism and immune system function, ensuring your equine companion performs... Read more...
Natural Solutions for Itchy Horses
Natural Solutions for Itchy Horses
All of these elements—kelp, nettle, Australian zeolite, organic zinc, biotin, omega-3s & amino acids plus an antioxidant & mycotoxin binder—work together synergistically to provide a powerful remedy in the relief from itching caused by allergies or environmental irritants... Read more...
Adding Salt to your feed
Adding Salt to your feed
Horses need salt in their diets because it helps them regulate their body’s fluids, which play an important role in maintaining healthy organs, skin, coat and muscles. Without the proper... Read more...
Guest Blog - Freedom Off The Track
Guest Blog - Freedom Off The Track
Starting on the 1st August 2023, myself (Steph Toms), one of my best friends (Zsófia Homor), our two OTTB’s and one pack pony are going to set out to ride... Read more...
Horse Hoof Care Naturally
Get Your Horse's Hooves Groovin' with Nutrients from Nature
Your horse's hooves are an important aspect of their overall health. By providing your horse with a balanced diet and including sources of biotin, calcium, organic zinc, MSM, and bio-available nutrients from... Read more...
Wound Plus+. Our go-to Wound Cream
Wound Plus+. Our go-to Wound Cream
HEAL & RESTORE Wound Plus+ is uniquely formulated with natural ingredients that promote wound healing and prevent infections. For instance, beeswax and honey contain anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that play a... Read more...
Feeding for Topline: The Basics of Building Muscular Strength in Horses
Feeding for Topline: The Basics of Building Muscular Strength in Horses
Amino Acids: The Key IngredientAmino acids are essential building blocks for muscle growth and repair. They provide protein which helps build muscle mass, but they also play an important role... Read more...
Sun Protection for Your Horse – How to Prevent and Treat Photosensitivity
Sun Protection for Your Horse – How to Prevent and Treat Photosensitivity
Photosensitivity – an often overlooked yet potentially painful skin reaction caused by overexposure to sunlight or UV radiation. From blistering sunburns to serious long term damage if left untreated, let’s... Read more...
Beyond Biotin: Supplementing for Hoof Health
Beyond Biotin: Supplementing for Hoof Health
Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. While several factors can influence hoof integrity, balanced nutrition is crucial for the development of strong hooves. The hoof consists of... Read more...
Understanding Amino Acids in horses body as protein building blocks
Understanding Amino Acids in horses body as protein building blocks
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Inside a horse’s digestive system and stomach the bonds between amino acid chains are broken, unravelling the structure and converting them into useable proteins. Read more...
Horse stomach ulcers being treated with equine probioticics and prebiotics contained in GUTonic for better gut health
Equine Probiotics and Prebiotics
Equine probiotics are as the "good" bacteria whilst equine prebiotics are the food we feed the good bacteria (gut flora). When taken together; prebiotics and probiotics form a symbiotic relationship, allowing them... Read more...
magnesium calming supplement for horses
Calming Supplements for Nervous Horses
Horse calming supplements and magnesium supplements for horses are widely available throughout Australia. Equidae Botanical Horse Care decided to take this one step further by using some of nature's most effective and natural ingredients including... Read more...
Queensland Itch, Itchy Mane and Tail, Sweet Itch, Sweat Itch, Summer Itch or Summer Eczema
Queensland Itch, Itchy Mane and Tail, Sweet Itch, Sweat Itch, Summer Itch or Summer Eczema
Queensland Itch is rarely just a skin issue. It’s an interaction between environment, immune response and cumulative exposure to biting insects. Understanding that relationship is key to supporting affected horses... Read more...