Making herbs for horses easy!

🌱 Too Much Grass or Too Little: Finding the Balance for Horse Health Whilst driving around at the moment, I am seeing fields with no grass and fields with lots of grass, we are fortunate that we have lots of grass on our field, but then I wondered if we are lucky. Does too much grass cause horse owners more worry and work than not enough? Lets take a look at the problems caused by both scenarios. 🌿 The Risks of Too Much Grass Lush, rich pasture might look ideal, but it can

Many horse owners start looking for herbal support when their horse begins showing signs of hormonal imbalance. One herb that is widely used in equine nutrition is agnus castus , also known as chaste tree berry. Traditionally used in herbal medicine for centuries, agnus castus is valued for its ability to support the hormonal system, particularly the pituitary gland. When used correctly as part of a balanced feeding programme, it can be a helpful addition to supporting your h

This is something I hear a lot 'My horse doesn't need a balancer' — let’s dig into this properly and see if you still agree once you understand what’s actually going on inside your horse’s body. Why It’s Important to Feed Your Horse a Vitamin & Mineral Supplement We all want our horses to look well, feel good and perform at their best. Shiny coat. Strong feet. Good topline. Calm brain. Resilient immune system. But ........ Most UK horses are not getting a fully balanced die

Does your horse suffer from “filled legs?" — Filled legs, or oedema, are usually caused by a slowdown in lymphatic drainage and circulation. Two herbs that have a long history of use for supporting the lymphatic and circulatory system are clivers and marigold . When used correctly, they can be incredibly effective. Below is a clear, practical guide on what they do, how they help, and when you should or shouldn’t use them. What Are Clivers and Marigold? Clivers (Cleavers /

The Benefits of Dandelion Leaves for Horses Most people see dandelions in their paddocks, they think of weeds — but the leaves of the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) are packed with nutrients and beneficial properties that can support your horse’s health. Let’s take a closer look at the WHYS 💧 1. Natural Support for the Kidneys and Liver Dandelion leaves are mildly diuretic , meaning they encourage healthy urine flow and help the body flush out excess fluids and toxins. Th

🍃 What Is Spearmint? Spearmint ( Mentha spicata ) is a fragrant, sweet-tasting member of the mint family. It’s widely used in herbal teas and aromatherapy — but it’s also becoming a favourite among horse owners. Unlike peppermint, which has a sharper menthol flavour, spearmint is gentler and the active ingredient varvone is milder in spearmint then in peppermint meaning it can be more gentle on the gut. This makes it ideal for horses with sensitive stomachs or selective app

Meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ) is a traditional hedgerow herb valued for its soothing and balancing properties. Known as “the queen...

During the hotter weather, like we are experiencing at the time of writing this, during exercise or when travelling your horse loses more...

Look on a list of plants poisonous to horses and you may find horsetail, this is because some species are tall scouring rush (Equisetum...

The trend of offering herbal baths to your horse seems to be growing, and I have had a couple of people ask me about them. Now they could...

Has the season change we never know weather to put on our wellies or our sunhats, one minute the sun is shining the next we are...

Put into Google ‘what supplement will help my horse's joints?’ and a long list of mixes with different ingredients will come up. In this...

Grooming is an Art, and In today's world, I have to wonder if it is an ever-improving art or one that is diminishing! How much time do...

Spring and Summer seem to have hit us together, with some grass and some dry weather it is feeling easier to be a horse owner. Here are...

There are many reasons our horses can become stressed and by finding the reason we can then look at which calming herb would be the best...

Having been a riding instructor since 2002 and riding since 1992, Can you recommend a riding school? Is a question I get asked a lot!! My...

As the weather turns and the days get shorter a lot of us have no choice but to bring our horses in for longer periods of time, this can...

Gut health for your horse. Those that have read my blog on gut health for ourselves will see lots of similarities....

We spend so much time looking after our horses we forget to look after ourselves. In this series of blogs, I will be looking at ways we...

The summer months we’ve all been longing for are finally here, but they can bring a whole new host of problems for our horses in the form...