Winter is often the time of year that we start to feel our aches and pains and it’s no different for our older horses.
But 30 is the new 16 in horse terms, so catch up with our blog as recounted to Dr Teresa Hollands R.Nutr from Dodson & Horrell by a horse of a certain age…
There are many types of Stable rugs available under the Horseware name, and several versions of each type.
Many stabled horses will appreciate a stable rug as quite often horses will get colder standing in their stable than they do when out and moving around their field. We know how cold we can be sitting in one place in comparison to going out for a walk! Some horse owners might appreciate a stable rug for the purpose of reducing those ever-present stable stains!
For a horse that is stabled for most of the day, perhaps he is a competition horse or there is little turnout available for him, you may want to avail of the Rambo Stable Rug. Our best and most duvet-like, you will want to curl up in it yourself. It is ideal for a horse that is fully clipped and spending more time inside the stable, than out.
The Rhino Stable Rug benefits from the same tough water resistant outer as the turnout, it is just without the waterproof barrier layer in the middle. This makes it a very durable stable rug for all horses.
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There are many types of turnout rugs available under the Horseware name, and several versions of each type.
At Horseware, we are first and foremost, horse owners, so we are well aware of the many things that you will think of when choosing your turnout rug. The time of year, the temperature and weather conditions, the type of horse, clipped, going to be clipped and so on.
For this reason, we have many to choose from so we are confident you can find one to suit yours and your horse’s needs.
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Oral Health Care is very important in the development and health of our dogs with the scary statistic that 80% of dogs over the age of 3 are suffering from the onset of gum disease. This can be prevented with a regular oral health care regime. It is recommended by all animal health care professionals that the best way to maintain a healthy mouth is by regular brushing. However, we all know how difficult that can be.
Below are some tips on how best to approach brushing your dogs teeth. Mars Petcare recommend that as part of your daily oral health care regime you use PEDIGREE DentaStix. Which is clinically proven to reduce tartar by up to 80% helping maintain that healthy mouth.
A guide to brushing your dogs teeth:
When you think of Dodson & Horrell you’re perhaps more likely to think of horse feed than herbal products! As Europe’s leading horse feed manufacturer Dodson & Horrell lead the way with the innovative technologies and research that go into producing the finest ranges of feed for horses. In addition to feed, Dodson & Horrell also have a fantastic range of herbs for your equine. With a dedicated herb plant on the site in Northamptonshire the finest herbs are sourced and blended to provide a great range of products to promote good health, behaviour and condition.
The Dodson & Horrell herbal range offers the natural alternative for the treatment of ailments or conditions in your horse. With over 20 years of experience and knowledge for creating and perfecting blends, you can be confident that you are purchasing products that have been developed with Dodson & Horrell’s high standard quality.
View our range of Dodson & Horrell Herbal Horse Supplements Here
