Seedy Toe in Horses: The Simple Fix and Long-Term Solution
Learn how to treat seedy toe in horses and address the underlying causes. A simple, practical approach to healthier hooves and long-term prevention.
Category: Nutrition
Horse-Safe Herbs & Shrubs
Healing Horse-Safe Herbs & Shrubs for Your Border Garden Growing a garden just for your horses beside the paddock or yard not only looks…
Hybrid Horse Keeping – Equicentral and Tracks combined
There are many ways to achieve what you want and just as many opinions on what is best when it comes to keeping your…
Which mineral supplement is best for my horse?
Rather than offering a smorgasbord of nutrients in tiny amounts (the ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ approach), Balanced Equine mineral mixes target what is…
The Art and Science of Feeding Horses with Carol Layton
Feeding horses is both an art and science so Carol Layton of Balanced Equine explains how common mineral deficiencies can be solved with Balanced…
How to Avoid Laminitis
The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high altitudes can…
How to use slow feed hay nets for horses
Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to use slow-feed hay nets? There are so many options, choices, and methods to consider…
New Super Tough Round Bale Hay Nets
Do you have destructive horses? We have a solution – the new Super Tough 6cm Round Bale Hay Net – the first Australian design and…
Hoof Xtra Mineral Mix could help horses & ponies prone to laminitis
Developed by Carol Layton from Balanced Equine, the Hoof Xtra Mineral mix came about after horse owners requested a mix which offers the nutrients…
Small hole hay nets extend hay feeding times.
The dilemma facing many equine owners who need to confine them or provide an alternative to grass, is how to offer free choice hay without…
Restricting Forage is Incredibly Stressful
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Owners of ponies with laminitis are often advised to ‘lock them up’ and only feed a very small amount…
Horse Behaviour Linked to Poor Nutrition
By Cynthia Cooper. Natural nutrition must be our first priority for keeping a horse healthy, both physically and mentally. Many health issues can be attributed…
What To Do When Horses Don’t Like Minerals
By Carol Layton of Balanced Equine. It’s always a relief when owners say their horses accept minerals straight away but it is fairly common…
Round Bale HaySaver Q&A
Some common questions answered about round bale hay nets. 1. How do you stop horses from tearing the net? The netting is pretty tough…
How Minerals Affect Horses Hooves
By Carol Layton – Balanced Equine There are many factors that influence the type of hoof a horse will have; these include genes, type…