Recent content by Sten

I know of no way to stop the bitey face game, I'm afraid. Though it's unusual ime for injuries to occur - sounds like he's annoying the older horses, and they might not think its such a good game?

Thanks for that, I'll investigate. I've fed magnesium in the past, but am not currently. I may reintroduce. He looks amazing for 26. Thanks for your PM - I have a couple of questions, so will reply in that.

Thanks slinkyunicorn. toomanynags - thanks for the suggestion, I've tried haylage and hay in the past, and also fed both at the same time, with no real difference, unfortunately.

Thanks, KSR. Do you know what is in Lifeforce? I have considered trying Thunderbrook, but have concluded that this horse has digestive problems and it's not a feed issue. He has free access to forage, and well balanced minerals.

Hi touchstone, thanks for your reply. Yes, he's apropriately rugged so that he's niether too cold or to hot. Fenugreek and aloe vera juice are among the herbs I've tried, but have had no lasting improvements. I've tried various conditioning feeds as well as purely fibre feeds and fibre feeds...

Hello I've joined the forum in order to ask for your experiences in improving the health of a horse's digestive system. One of my horses struggles to maintain weight, particularly in winter. In summer he usually looks fine. On extended box rest in summer he will even start to look slightly...