Blogs

The drought is currently playing tricks on many horse owners in the Netherlands. Due to the recent drought, grass is growing poorly in many areas. Combined with cold nights and sunny days, the little grass left can contain extra sugar. This increases the risk of insulin resistance in horses, especially those that are sensitive to it. In this blog, we explain what exactly is happening, why the risk is increased now and what you can do to support your horse.

When your horse suffers from osteoarthritis, you naturally want to do everything possible to help him. Osteoarthritis is common in older horses, but it can also affect younger horses. In this blog, we will discuss what exactly osteoarthritis is, how to recognize it and what you can do to support your horse with proper care and any supplements to help him stay more comfortable.

What is Cushing in horses? And how do you feed a horse with Cushing's? Proper nutrition is very important for a horse with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) to stay in good condition and minimize the effects. In this article, we explain what Cushing does to horses and go into more detail about feeding horses with Cushing.

Electrolyte balance is an important aspect when it comes to equine well-being and performance. During exercise or hot weather, horses lose large amounts of electrolytes through sweat. Failure to restore electrolyte balance in a timely manner can lead to serious health problems. In this article, we take a closer look at what electrolytes are, why they are so important, what symptoms indicate deficiency, and how to support your horse with proper electrolyte supplementation.

Allergic reactions in horses can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, such as itching, skin irritation or other visible symptoms. But what exactly happens in your horse's body during such an allergic reaction? And what can you do about it? In this article we discuss how you can support your horse with allergic reactions and what role nutrition, minerals and supplements can play.

Magnesium is an important and widely used supplement for maintaining muscle function and proper nervous system function in horses. There are many types of magnesium available. At HorseAdds, we even offer four varieties. In this article, we list the different types of magnesium and summarize their differences and benefits so you can make the best choice for your horse.