Recent content by SaraB

I can't comment on the commerical side of things and making your own supplements. But I can recommend the Equince Science Masters in Edinbrugh. I've taken the nutrition and exercise physiology modules and they are just great! You can also just do two modules to obtain a postgraduate certificate...

Hello, I was wondering whether anyone uses the following balancers from Saracens: Bio-Life or Stamm-30. I'm looking for a nutrition list especially copper and zink and the proportion of inorganic vs organic forms of these minerals. The info is limited on the Saracens website (but I will email...

Hello, have you tested her for PPID (Cushings)? PPID horses don't have to show outward signs such as coat changes (which is a late sign). Could account for her being 'flat' or more apathetic, one of the signs of PPID. This time of the year PPID horses get a seasonal surge of hormone output...

That's interesting about the head shaker. Personally no experience with a head shaker, but I seen this mentioned a few times on nutrition websites that low NaCl intake is a possible cause of head shaking.

I ride endurance and have found the best and most comfortable girth to be the Wintec elastic dressage girth. And dare to say that they really do do not cause chaffing! Used them on a welsh pony who had issues with chaffing girths with no problem. I use them on my horses and the international...

I give my two (endurance) horses salt* all year round, approx 30g per day as basic amount. They then get extra electrolytes (thus salt with extra mineral salts Mg etc) on top during training periods and the competition season. I've read a lot the last months about sodium and how the diet...