Info graphic showing baseline health indicators from Hygain

Safe feeds for the laminitis horse in the middle of an acute outbreak.

A handy suggested protocol to assist you with your equine tendon injury

Implementing variable feeding positions to your horse’s environment can have a great effect on their musculo-skeletal system.

Ideas on self trimming based (Rockley Farm in particular) about methods to attain a self trimming horse

A fascinating summary of feed balances for your horse, whether in work or not! In my opinion It also gives guidelines of what to feed and WHY. Lets keep things simple KISS - Keep It Simple & Succeed

The Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance Group publishes a list of 'safe feeds' for horses susceptible to Equine Cushings (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Disease. I have compiled a list of friendly feeds that are available here in NZ. This list can be added to when feeds become available. These currently are the ones I know of. https://www.ecirhorse.org/

Unsure what body condition score your horse is??? Use this sheet to individually score 6 areas on your horse so you can objectively remove your emotion to your own horse away from the score sheet. I have more information regarding each area written below.

A humorous analogy about the depth of the sole of your horse, explained with pizza

Cliff edge = Clinical Laminitis Where is your horse situated on the top of the cliff???

This is the final excerpt of several things I believe are needed to maintain a Healthy Hoof and thus a healthy horse.

WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY HOOF? (Part 3) Not one thing!. But a series of things. The Holistic horse view is needed. Today I am posting the 3rd excerpt of several things I believe are needed to maintain a Healthy Hoof and thus a healthy horse.

part 2 of the 4 part blog on what helps a healthy hoof and horse

Part 1 of what is needed to help your Whole Horse be healthy

Say goodbye to daily hoof attention using Hoof Armor.

Here's a handy guide of common protein values

Does your Hoof Armor peel off too soon??? Heres a handy tip.....

The perfect answer for the home horse owner..... Truely!!!!!

Ever wondered how its applied?? Heres 3 images to show how easy it can be., Some take home points about Hoof Armor An alternative for barefoot transition, HoofArmor is clear and more flexible than a hoof, so nothing it hidden or covered up. HoofArmor is like moccasins for the hooves in that it will protect against penetration, but not bruising. The purpose of HoofArmor is to protect against wear and infections so that the hoof can grow a thicker, tougher, and more callused hoof.

A short reminder on the definition of Hoof Armor

Well can you???? How about with your eyes closed??? Can your horse stand on 3 legs??? If the answer to both you and your horse is NO, then there really is a problem that needs checking out

Flat feet???? Underrun heels??? Horn tubules that are so long they are under the foot? No concavity of the sole?? Heel buttress 'landmarked' closer to the middle of the frog on both sides? Yes??? The above are all hallmark signs of a thin sole.. A thin sole is a sole that feels most terrain. While transitioning the hoof and growing heel back you can support the sole with Hoof Armor. Hoof Armor is designed to help strengthen your horses hooves, rather than weaken them. Like the natural varnish co

Fox Run Equine Centre says........ READ on below!!!! I just wish to add - Another EASY way to listen for your horses heart beat is to place your ear on the big leg muscle that's located forward and upwards of the elbow The heart beat echos through this muscle.

Wanna be inspired over Hoof Armor?????? !!!!!!!!!!!

Hoof Armor and how it excells in White Line Disease and/or Seedy Toe. You really can say goodbye to daily soaks!!!

What can we do for applying Hoof Armor in the wet and cold??? Read below for ideas