<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NV equine]]></title><description><![CDATA[NV Equine]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:21:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Agnus Castus for Horses: A Natural Way to Support Hormonal Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 horse’s overall...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/agnus-castus-for-horses-a-natural-way-to-support-hormonal-balance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9d1a23219c8444993b631</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:15:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My horse doesn't need a balancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 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 diet from forage...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/my-horse-doesn-t-need-a-balancer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d7b023a577494bfd26b4a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:27:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_7e3d337112294049bee0ffd6733c9fdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Clivers and Marigold Help Prevent Filled Legs in Horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 / Goosegrass)...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/how-clivers-and-marigold-help-prevent-filled-legs-in-horses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6920655c4380ae0a508cc1ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:45:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_48cd1edc3a5948ac9e9001e7adeadace~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The whens, whys, and don'ts of feeding dandelion to horses.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. This makes them...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/the-whens-whys-and-don-ts-of-feeding-dandelion-to-horses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900672b064dd83bede80a8c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:37:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_8f164337c8f540819e5451ee39f69c8b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Spearmint for Horses: A Natural Way to Support Digestion and Appetite]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 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 appetites . What is...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/spearmint-for-horses-a-natural-way-to-support-digestion-and-appetite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f3346cf07c0a1337b59609</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:42:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Feeding Meadowsweet to Horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ) is a traditional hedgerow herb valued for its soothing and balancing properties. Known as “the queen...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/the-benefits-of-feeding-meadowsweet-to-horses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cf6841c9b60ffcbec8bc0b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_7d3b10e726cd4e5e97e5e9a4709e9fe4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ ️ Why You Should Feed Electrolytes to Your Horse (and Why Salt Isn’t Enough)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the hotter weather, like we are experiencing at the time of writing this, during exercise or when travelling your horse loses more...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/why-you-should-feed-electrolytes-to-your-horse-and-why-salt-isn-t-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877f391036729d520b0961a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horsetail - isnt it poisonous?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look on a list of plants poisonous to horses and you may find horsetail, this is because some species are tall scouring rush (Equisetum...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/horsetail-isnt-it-poisonous</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685a3e6abfd4e2111a4c85f4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_9bb9b1e31b4244d1af328af8274352bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbal Buffets for Horses: Why I don't use them!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/herbal-buffets-for-horses-why-i-don-t-use-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6825bc0b696ba1ee38944abf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 10:19:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_af920f0d06b64610acc5cab1a3fbef96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellies or Sunhats - Helping your horse has the weather changes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/wellies-or-sunhats-helping-your-horse-has-the-weather-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6715e8e906882a2a133027eb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:46:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_0e0d6181395b4d84a09a30032bc3ebef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some help with joint supplements.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/some-help-with-joint-supplements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f79feadb76332839c6de65</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:19:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grooming Versus Supplements]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/grooming-versus-supplements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667cf08b2a7ceb3e0db7f7a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_958fec7978f14bf4a420d1e2ba96273c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring as Sprung]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/spring-as-sprung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6649a65c069d66cfce7897d9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 07:16:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay calm and buy a herb!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/stay-calm-and-buy-a-herb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66289e8347afb6156bec69ae</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_701b54d81196489d8ef2e21fe820622d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to choose a riding school?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/how-to-choose-a-riding-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c3d623b3c9e68677eb4af7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_8b4df0d8afa9408dac7d6b5d3d17a7c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care of the Stabled Horse During Winter.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/care-of-the-stabled-horse-during-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65545ee3cd353e9a12f7c18b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_6a624381971544bcb9ccb66dbc466c40~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To feed a gut balancer or not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gut health for your horse. Those that have read my blog on gut health for ourselves will see lots of similarities....]]></description><link>https://www.nattysherbalisthorsecare.com/post/to-feed-a-gut-balancer-or-not</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64db11dbeb720cb8ef109121</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:54:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e4962_5e6d6c48f9f04a7eb2522f96cdd60fd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NV Equine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Ourselves - Gut Health.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend so much time looking after our horses we forget to look after ourselves. 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