ASKHQ: WEIGHT, GRASS AND LAMINITIS

Q: My horse is overweight, and with the rain and fresh grass, I’m worried the situation will get worse, or that he will develop laminitis? A: Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for your horse’s overall well-being, as obesity can lead to serious health issues like laminitis, joint problems, and metabolic disorders. If you’ve noticed…

BylizzieAugust 26, 20250Comments

Horse Health

UNDERSTANDING LAMINITIS IN HORSES

Laminitis is one of the most feared equine diseases due to its painful nature and the severe impact it can have on a horse's health and longevity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of laminitis, its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies. What is laminitis? Laminitis is a complex, multifactorial disease involving inflammation of the laminae.…

BylizzieDecember 6, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HQ FOCUS NUTRITION GUIDE CONTENTS

As this Nutrition Guide is a bit of a marathon production, we thought it wise to give you the option of diving in and out according to your needs and interests. Here's a breakdown of the contents with the relevant links so that you can rummage around and find the bits that interest you, or…

BylizzieDecember 6, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no ‘bad’ oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others.…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 9) BODY CONDITION SCORE

Looking at your horse's condition can tell you a lot about his health. Formally assessing body condition score may seem like a bit of schlepp when observation alone is so useful, but having an accurate assessment of your horse's weight, condition and fat distribution can be invaluable if ever your horse does fall sick. Often…

BylizzieAugust 14, 20190Comments

ASKHQ: WEIGHT, GRASS AND LAMINITIS

UNDERSTANDING LAMINITIS IN HORSES

HQ FOCUS NUTRITION GUIDE CONTENTS

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 9) BODY CONDITION SCORE

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