Curcuma - The All-Rounder for Supporting Horse Health
Curcumin: The Turmeric Root – A Natural Ally for Horse Health The Power of CurcuminTurmeric root is widely recognized for its many health-promoting properties. A member of the ginger family, it has...
Supplementary Feed to Maintain Quality of Life
Supplementary Feed for Maintaining Quality of Life With the evolution of horses into companions for leisure and sport, it has become clear that traditional feeding methods often fail to meet the de...
A hoof crack is like a ticking time bomb – something might happen, but it doesn't have to!
The hardships of summer include not only the annoying flies and midges and the unbearable heat but also the long dry spells. What horse owner doesn’t know it? The hooves become brittle, crack, and ...
Most knowledge about bone development and horse nutrition has been gathered through numerous studies over the last 40 years. Topics like equine diseases, the best horse feed for weight gain, foal n...
Ingredients in focus: micronized sugar beet pulp & Hestevard Biofix-40
At Hestevard, we are always committed to selecting high-quality and balanced nutrients that not only meet your horse's needs but also make a difference in its nutrition and overall well-being. In t...
Muscle diseases - How do I protect my horse from them?
Anyone who works with horses knows how much time and effort it takes to keep these sensitive animals healthy and in good condition. The physical conditioning and nutrition of horses have received a...
Oil in Horse Feeding – Which is the Right One?
"We're already using sunflower oil" ... we hear this argument daily, but how do the inexpensive supermarket oils differ from the pricier ones from specialty stores? Expensive doesn’t always mean be...
Understanding the Causes of Foal Diarrhea
Foal Diarrhoea refers to loose stools in young foals, often triggered by various factors. Changes in the environment or other stressors can disrupt the pH balance in a foal’s gut, creating conditio...
Digestion Begins at the Tip of the Nose The equine digestive system is one of the most complex subjects in horse feeding. Most horse owners probably don’t realize that the lips and teeth, which are...
Manuka Honey in Horse Feeding: Benefits and Uses Manuka honey is a natural honey harvested from the flowers of the Manuka plant, which is native to New Zealand. Known for its unique composition and...
Low temperatures - crisp horses?
With the New Year Comes Winter's Chill and Its Impact on Our Horses As we welcome the new year, we also face the typical winter days, where temperatures sometimes don’t even reach the freezing poin...
Fecal water in horses - What can be done?
"Horse Diarrhea" or "Watery Stool" – An Overview and Treatment Methods for Owners Particularly during the upcoming, darker months, "watery stool" (or "kotwasser") is a common term for horse owners....
Support During the Coat Change and Winter Solstice Did you know that a horse's coat change actually begins with the winter solstice in December? From December 21st, the days start to get longer and...