Nettles – riders always try to avoid them because they are scared about itchy wheals if they weed them. Nevertheless these medicinal herbs offers many possible applications so that horse owners may not waste their healing effects. In former times nettles were called the nourishment of the poor. They are able to grow on any…
Zinc is one of the important trace elements in the horses body. These elements are responsible for 90 % of the enzymatic processes in the organism and due to this take part at the metabolism. A possible lack inhibits the normal processes – and this can cause acute deficiency symptoms. Referring to this zinc has…
Did you know, that pears can lead to colics in a horse much more so than apples for example? A fruit snack now and then won’t hurt. However, pears should not be used as succulent feed for horses on a regular basis. Surf tips: Monkshood – the most poisonous plant in whole Europe Nettles –…