Discover 7 practical tips for looking after your horse in winter. From winter coats and sensitive legs to mud fever, hoof scrapers, nutrition and natural skin care.
Read moreLameness and scabbies in horses in autumn: why do their legs remain so sensitive?
Mud fever and scabs are particularly common in horses during the autumn. Damp, mud and sensitive skin can all play a part. Find out why washing too often isn’t always advisable, how to recognise scabs and flaking, and what you can do for the daily care of horses’ legs prone to mud fever and scab. With a focus on care from the inside out and the outside in.
Read moreYour horse has stopped rubbing itself, but its skin is still sensitive. Why is that?
Has your horse stopped rubbing, but still has flaky patches or sensitive skin? Find out why your horse’s skin deserves extra care even after the summer, and how you can support its skin health with the right care. With practical autumn tips from Paardenkriebels.nl.
Read moreA horse is stamping its hind legs: what could be the cause?
Does your horse regularly stamp or bite at its hind legs? There could be various reasons for this. Find out what to look out for when it comes to flaking skin, scabs and sensitive legs, and what care might be appropriate.
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Flakes on your horse: dry skin, moulting, or is there more to it?
Does your horse have dandruff? Find out the possible causes, what to look out for, and how to gently care for a horse’s dry or sensitive skin.
Read moreItching in your horse in the autumn: what could be causing it?
Does your horse suffer from more itching in the autumn, or does it rub itself more often? Find out which changes to the coat, moisture levels, rugs and skin may play a part, and read some practical tips on how to properly check and care for your horse’s skin.
Read moreShould you put a blanket on or take it off your horse in the autumn?
When should you put a blanket on or take one off your horse? Find out what to look out for in autumn in terms of temperature, rain, wind, coat condition and horses prone to itching.
Read moreHorses in autumn: how does the change of season affect their skin and coat?
The transition from summer to autumn brings quite a few changes for your horse. The days are getting shorter, temperatures are fluctuating, the winter coat is starting to grow, and rain…
Read moreFrom itching to bald patches: when should you take action if your horse is itchy?
Rubbing against a fence, a tree or a stable wall once in a while doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Horses do tend to get itchy from time to time. But what if your horse is rubbing more and more often? If the hair…
Read moreIs a fly rug or eczema rug too warm for a horse in summer?
Are you unsure whether a fly rug or eczema rug might be too warm for your horse? In this blog, you’ll find out how a breathable, UV-protective rug can actually protect against the sun, flies and midges. We explain how a fly rug works, when it’s suitable and what you need to bear in mind on hot summer days.
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