Horse Magazine

Hay cobs for horses: Soaking, quantity and benefits

What are hay cubes, how long do you need to soak them and how much does your horse need? Everything about feeding, quantity and the difference to hay and grass cubes.

Mash for horses: When, how often and which recipe?

Mash is a warm, soaked feed mash made from bran and linseed. When it makes sense, how often your horse can have it, and how to make it yourself.

Normal body temperature in horses: Values, measuring fever, and when to see the vet

What is a horse's normal temperature, when is it considered a fever, and how do you take it correctly? Normal ranges, instructions, and when you should call your veterinarian.

Foot-and-mouth disease in horses – what you should know now

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a major cause of concern for many horse owners. As soon as an outbreak of this highly contagious animal disease is reported, many questions arise: Are horses affecte...

Colic in horses – causes, symptoms and what you can do in an emergency

Colic in horses is one of the most frightening topics for many horse owners, and rightly so. Hardly any other horse disease occurs so suddenly, follows such different courses, and can become so dan...

Life stages of a horse – A loving look at a horse's life from birth to old age

Horses have accompanied us humans for thousands of years – as friends, partners, working animals, and loyal companions. But before a horse can be all of that for its owner, it goes through various...

Detect and avoid nutrient deficiencies when feeding your horse grain-free

Feeding is the most important foundation for your horse's health and well-being. More and more horse owners are opting for grain-free feeding. There are many reasons for this: digestive problems, o...

How the intestinal flora influences your horse's behavior and what you can do

Have you ever wondered why your horse suddenly reacts nervously, skittishly, or aggressively – even though nothing has changed on the outside? The answer could lie within your horse: more precisely...

PSSM in horses – What is behind the muscle disease polysaccharide storage myopathy?

You are reading this article because the topic of PSSM in horses, also known as Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, is close to your heart. Perhaps you are seeing muscle tremors, stiff movements, or m...

Poisonous plants for horses – Recognizing and avoiding dangers in the pasture

As a horse owner or caretaker, you carry a great responsibility for the health of your animals. What many people don't know is that there are hidden dangers lurking in nature, in the stable, and on...