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ELECTROLYTES EXPLAINED

When and how to supplement Few topics in equine nutrition generate as much confusion and conflicting advice as electrolyte supplementation. Walk into any tack shop, and you'll find shelves stocked with electrolyte products in every conceivable form: powders, pastes, pellets, liquids. Ask ten different horse owners when and how to use them, and you'll likely…

BylizzieApril 8, 20260Comments

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RAIN SCALD

The often-overlooked wet weather condition Whilst most horse owners are familiar with mud fever, its close relative, rain scald, often goes unrecognised until it becomes severe. With persistent rainfall affecting much of South Africa this autumn, understanding rain scald is essential for maintaining your horse's skin health. Understanding rain scald Rain scald, also called rain…

BylizzieMarch 26, 20260Comments

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MUD FEVER

Prevention and treatment for wet weather With South Africa experiencing heavy rainfall across many regions, mud fever cases are on the rise. This painful bacterial skin infection thrives in wet, muddy conditions and can quickly escalate from minor scabs to serious lameness if left untreated. What causes mud fever? Mud fever, also known as pastern…

BylizzieMarch 25, 20260Comments

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ASK THE EXPERT – HOW TO READ A HAY ANALYSIS

When it comes to feeding performance horses, forage isn’t just filler; it’s fuel. Any information about the quality of hay we are feeding is thus invaluable and can tell us about the true nutritional value of what our horses are eating and how balanced their overall diet is. This kind of information requires a hay analysis,…

BylizzieDecember 22, 20250Comments

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WHEN THE GUT AFFECTS THE BRAIN

How the equine microbiome influences behaviour, focus and performance For years, equine science focused primarily on the musculoskeletal system, specifically tendons, joints, muscles, and conditioning. However, recent research has shifted attention inward, to a system less visible yet, it emerges, equally vital to performance: the gut. The so-called gut–brain axis, the constant communication between the digestive…

BylizzieDecember 21, 20250Comments

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INTRIGUING INGREDIENTS – APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Old-fashioned tonic or modern-day myth? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been poured into horse feed buckets for decades thought to be a splash of something sharp to ‘clean the system,’ ‘acidify the gut,’ or ‘ward off flies.’ But how much of this is folklore, and how much is backed by science? A brief history of vinegar…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20250Comments

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PARASITE-DERIVED ENZYMES

And their role in equine gut function Text: Ilsemarie Greyvenstein Equine gastrointestinal parasites, particularly Strongyles, have long been studied for their pathogenic (disease-causing) effects. However, some of the new research suggests that certain enzymes produced by these parasites may play a role in modulating gut function in a beneficial way. This article explores the biochemical interactions…

BylizzieDecember 12, 20250Comments

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INTRIGUING INGREDIENTS – BREWER’S YEAST

Brewer’s yeast - a humble powerhouse for gut and coat health Few ingredients have travelled as seamlessly from the brewery to the feed bucket as brewer’s yeast. What began as a by-product of beer fermentation has, over the years, proven to be one of the most versatile nutritional supplements for horses - offering benefits that…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20250Comments

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SALMON OIL FOR HORSES

What you need to know When it comes to equine nutrition, few supplements have attracted as much interest overseas in recent years as salmon oil. Praised for its rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon oil has been linked to benefits ranging from joint comfort and skin health to immune resilience and even better metabolic…

BylizzieDecember 8, 20250Comments

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TRENDING NOW

Turmeric, seaweed, and other add-ons Walk through any tack shop or scroll through equestrian social media and you’ll find a tidal wave of trending supplements promising to soothe joints, support the gut, brighten coats, or ‘boost the immune system.’ From golden turmeric to kelp, mushrooms to magnesium, the modern supplement aisle is bursting with natural-sounding…

BylizzieDecember 4, 20250Comments

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