Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H. Biotin has essential roles in cell proliferation and amino acid production. Both attributes make biotin important for strong hooves and hair. Cell proliferation, or the process that creates new cells, is valuable for hair and hoof health. After this process, new […]
Category: Nutritional Health
Impacts of Stress on Health
In all species stress is inevitable, and horses are no exception. Whether the horse is stressed from transport, competition, a change in their daily routine or a shift in the weather, the ultimate result is an increase in the stress hormone cortisol and a cascade of effects on health. Two of the most common impacts […]
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
Adequate nutrition is essential for everything from keeping a horse’s coat shiny to maintaining healthy bones and joints. Although it may often be overlooked, there are several key nutrients that yield good bone and joint health in horses. These include: Calcium – Likely the most logical nutrient for bone health, calcium is a mineral that […]
