LEG AND HOOF CARE

An overview Text: By Shari Michaelis We've all heard the saying "no hoof, no horse," and I would go as far as to say, "no legs, no horse". Whether you do showjumping, dressage, eventing, endurance, or anything in between, your horse's future depends mainly on how his legs and hooves stand up to whatever task…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20250Comments

Horse Health

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 solutions. But how many of these…

BylizzieSeptember 15, 20250Comments

Horse Health

THE VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE IN EQUINE NUTRITION

Pea protein isolate is a relatively new product in South Africa, but as owners begin to see the impact of this powerful supplement, its popularity is increasing. Traditionally, horses have derived protein from sources like alfalfa, soy, and flax, but pea protein isolate (PPI) is emerging as a viable and perhaps better alternative. This article…

BylizzieApril 30, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

ARE HORSES EVER TOO OLD FOR SUPPLEMENTS?

Nutritional supplements are not just for young equine athletes or even just horses in competition. Many older horses - even those living in retirement - can benefit from the boost a supplement can provide. Here’s a look at some of the supplements that can serve older horses well: Joint health A product designed to support joint health…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 101

Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Some of us more pedantic horse owners have considered putting our horses on a joint supplement with the hopes of prolonging their active lives and keeping them comfortable in their work. There are a vast number of products on the market that specialise in joint care and protection, but the key to…

BylizzieMarch 4, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

A working diet

The right diet will keep your horse in top condition as he grows [dropcap]A[/dropcap] well-balanced diet is of utmost importance when it comes to the young horse, and ideally you need to feed something that complements his growth development and workload. Renita de Beer of Royal Feeds shares her insights about how young horses should be…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Going herbal

Over the years, there has been a real boom in herbal supplements, not only for horses but for other animals and humans too. A lot of horse owners understand the value of feeding herbal supplements to their horses on a regular basis. Today, horse owners are rather spoilt for choice when it comes to herbal mixtures,…

BylizzieNovember 7, 20160Comments

LEG AND HOOF CARE

TRENDING NOW – TURMERIC, SEAWEED AND OTHER ADD-ONS

THE VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE IN EQUINE NUTRITION

ARE HORSES EVER TOO OLD FOR SUPPLEMENTS?

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 101

A working diet

Going herbal

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