Just like humans, horses have white milk teeth at first. After, the permanent teeth appear more yellow in colour. At two and a half years old, a horse’s teeth begin changing, and are ready around the age of five. An adult horse has two types of teeth, incisors and molars. These teeth consist of three […]
Worm infestation in horses Prevention is better than cure! The infestation of worms is often underestimated by people, despite the fact that it can have serious consequences for a horse! Symptoms that may indicate a worm infestation include colic, diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, weight loss, and/or deteriorated condition. Depending on the type of worm and the […]
Every equestrian sport discipline requires its own way of nutrition feeding. For convenience we divide the equestrian sport into two categories. Peak performance Hartog Energy is a grain mix with oats for a high energy value with peak performance and high vitamin content. In different sports such as jumping, eventing and trotting, muscles are briefly […]
Sport horses have a different nutrition requirement than horses for recreational purposes. During training and competitions, the body asks for more energy. This energy comes from grain, seed oil and fiber. An active and fit sport horse Sport horses who perform a peak performance in the race need a varied range of starch, sugar and […]
In practice, horses often have problems with their legs. Horses that experience an unpleasant feeling in the gastrointestinal region respond poorly to leg aids. They have a bloated feeling, are irritable with girths and find the pressure of the leg annoying. Gastrointestinal complaints Do you recognise these complaints and want to do something about them? […]
When the weather changes, the grassland becomes wet and the quality of the grass decreases. At this time, especially during the cold days in winter, a horse needs more energy from feed to keep itself warm. Roughage plays an important role in this! During winter, horses and ponies receive fewer nutrients through the grass and […]
A horse cannot let you know that it has muscle stiffness after intense training or a competition. You only notice this when the horse is stiff during subsequent training or when it runs less energetically in the field. The muscles enable the skeleton to move. During riding, the back muscles support the rider, and the […]
Before mowing, weed or hatched, Hartog assesses the quality of the harvest crop (grass or lucerne). The following requirements are laid down for the crop: During mowing, weeding and hatching, we ensure that no contaminants are taken, for example, crops that have been landed for long periods may not be dried. Chopping of grass and […]
The two most known hormonal diseases are digestive system related diseases. Namely PPID (Cushing) and Insulin resistance (IR). Older horses experience changes in their hormonal balance and thus, their health. Because of this, it is not surprising that these horses are particularly susceptible to PPID and insulin resistance. PPID PPID stands for Pituitary (= pituitary) […]
Sometimes a horse temporarily gets stall rest to recover. If a horse is put on stall rest due to an injury, this is inevitably accompanied by changes in mood. Movement is extremely important for the well-being of a horse and especially free movement such as grazing. When a horse is deprived of free movement, the […]
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