Summer time, shampoo time
Make the difference with Cavalor shampoos! Time spent grooming each day fulfils a key role for both horse and rider. It’s real quality time. You can see the results straight away, but even more importantly, these times really strengthen the bond between you and your horse. Grooming products are much more than just a spot […]
Tips & Tricks for Healthy Hooves
Crumbly hooves, painful soles and dry feet are problems that many horses just ‘walk around’ with. The quality, shape and conformation of the hoof is largely something they are born with. How do you ensure that your horse’s hooves stay healthy? With the right stable management, a farrier who knows their job, and the right […]
The best tips for (equine) winter complaints
We often dream of a beautiful white winter. But the reality is that winter here is mostly wet, cold and dark. For horses, winter means lots of changes. They go from grass to hay, from pasture to stable. They often get less exercise and go through coat changes. Winter ailments lurk. In this blog, we […]
Science Sunday: ready, set? It’s winter!
The days are getting shorter and shorter, your horse’s coat longer, and the temperature is falling fast: winter is coming! And winter poses challenges for you as a horse owner. What is the best way to keep your horse warm? How to ensure good ventilation now that the horses are spending more time in the […]
Sensitive equine hooves
Your horse can only benefit from healthy hooves. After all, they bear his full weight, day and night. Sensitive hooves can be problematic, not to mention painful. Problems from sensitive hooves tend to come back often. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Every horse can suffer from sensitive, tender hooves. This […]
How to treat horses with small wounds?
Does your horse have a small wound that needs treatment? If you stick to these 4 tips your horse will soon be back to its old happy self. 1. First cold water Small grazes or wounds on your horse’s rump? They can be bathed with cold potable water from the tap. You can also use […]
The healthy hoof file
How diet determines hoof quality. Brittle, flaking hooves, painful soles, dry feet… conditions that many horses have to deal with. However, the solution to these issues is not always obvious. Since hoof health has a huge impact on the performance of your horse and their quality of life, treating hoof problems correctly is vital. But […]
5 tips for you and your horse during weeks with no competitions
Were you and your horse preparing for competitions? In that case, you need to adapt your horse’s training programme and diet. This blog post contains 5 tips for you and your horse during time off from competitions. 1. Adapt your training programme Your horse needs daily exercise. You cannot just stop working with a horse […]