Horse Nutrition Articles

Roughage First Nutrition
Roughage First Nutrition: A Path to Optimal Equine Health In the realm of equine nutrition, the phrase "overfed and undernourished" poignantly underscores a critical issue that many horse owners face today. Feeding a horse without considering the nutritional value can...
The drum on calcium and phosphorus ratios
Written by Antoinette Foster BSc Nutrition, Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist ©Hi Form Australia PL 2022 Calcium and phosphorus Calcium and phosphorus are extremely important for the horse’s health and wellbeing. The horses’ bones and teeth contain approximately 99%...
When is Your Horse Old?

Just because a horse is older does not necessarily mean he requires a special diet; aging is not a disease; it is a normal process.

Remember if your horse is an older horse and working 4-5 times a week there is great demand mentally and physically.

For free advice on managing the older horse please contact me enq@hiform.com.au or phone 1300HIFORM

Steaming hay can be very beneficial

Hay can be a major source of small particles in the air and steaming hay will decrease the dust and mould content.