After a long winter every horse hungers for the first days on the pasture in the sun. But these pastures are the home of many larvae and parasites that can easily enter and infect the horses’ organism with worms. Only regular deworming, hygiene and special rules in the stable help to avoid a worm infestation….
The wish of every horse is to simply run around the pasture and to roll in the dirt. Nowadays however, many horses have to bear a daily washing procedure which can easily do more harm than good. Sometimes less is more Undoubtedly we only want the best for our horses. However we need to understand…
The perfect saddle fitting is the base for a painless and effective riding. But the process of finding the right saddle can be very difficult and long. Every rider refers to his own experiences and every rider will give you a different advice. There are so many opinions about the right saddle – but in…
Horses that suffer from a skin disease most frequently are affected by a fungal infection. Very itchy and highly contagious – it is very difficult to get rid of a fungal infection. According to statistics, one out of 15 horses exhibits symptoms of this type of skin disease. But what are effective prevention and treatment…
Many riders do not only have a big heart for horses but are also enthusiastic dog owners. Part 1 dealt with the questions how dogs can get used to the horse stable. But what can riders do if they want to take a ride through nature with horse and dog? Part 2: For many riders…