Making sure your horse stays well hydrated and that any fluids lost via sweat are effectively restored is one of the most crucial parts of summertime health for horses, particularly when they are in the peak competition season.
During the winter months, hooves can suffer from the muddy and persistently wet conditions. Although hoof growth tends to slow down during the winter months, the hooves of unshod horses do not tend to break down as well as they do in the dry conditions.
Mares can be so rewarding, but also challenging, especially when you need them to perform. Why are mares so tricky and how can we help them? First and foremost, we must always remember our mares are ‘entire’, just like a stallion, they will always come with those hormonal challenges.
When the rain gets heavier, we all know what the gate ways to our fields will be like. But what does this mean for our horse's? Because the skin is exposed to more mud at this time of year, problems can arise. Looking after your horse's skin is not only important during the winter, but all year round for your horse to feel healthy and happy.
NAF have designed and formulated their own no rinse body washes that enable owners to effectively target and remove unwanted grime, while creating a healthy coat without the continuous need for bathing.
For many of us, our horses come in for winter, and with it come the challenges of keeping horses in stables as healthy as posible. Not least among those is the challenge of keeping your horse free from respiratory disease. So, should we be thinking about our horse’s respiratory health as they come into their stables? Yes we should!
There are a number of factors that can affect hoof health, one of which is wet weather, which can force water molecules into the tiny cracks within the foot capsule, impairing the hoof walls' general structure and leaving them vulnerable to infection. NAF offer a complete hoof protection range to help maintain all types of hooves.
Concussive pressures are amplified in the lower legs in especially on harder terrain. Hard ground poses a greater risk to older horses and animals who already have joint health problems.
The sun is out, the weather warming up and nothing can stop us enjoying some summer fun with our horses. But wait – what’s that buzz?! Yes, unfortunately, summer heralds the arrival of insect menace, which can mean annoyance, fly bites and even quite nasty reactions in our horses. We need to ensure we are prepared to protect our horses and ponies from attack.
Here comes summer, and with it the familiar cry of ‘Which fly spray do I use?’ Read our brief guide to know what is what when choosing fly repellents.
