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Not all horses need the same fuel. Are you feeding the horse in front of you, or simply feeding out of habit? As the warmer months roll around, many of us are spending more time in the saddle. Whether it's trekking through the countryside, working stock, competing or simply enjoying a weekend ride, our horses are being asked to do more. But have we stopped to consider whether their daily diet is keeping up? Just like us, a horse's nutritional requirements change throughout it

Sometimes the best feeding decisions start with a question, not a product. Walk into almost any feed room and you'll find a collection of bags, tubs, scoops and supplements. Each one probably has a reason for being there. But when was the last time you looked at the whole picture? We often focus on what we're putting into the feed bucket, yet for many horses, the largest part of their daily diet is growing right beneath their feet. And that paddock doesn't stay the same all y

Is your horse getting the fibre it really needs? Fibre is the foundation of a healthy equine diet. Horses are naturally designed to graze and consume fibrous forage throughout the day, supporting their digestive system and overall wellbeing. However, not all pasture provides the same nutritional value. Seasonal changes, pasture growth rates, grass composition and grazing availability can all influence the amount and type of fibre your horse consumes. That's where Hōiho Super

Getting the right minerals for your horse can be an endless rabbit hole! 5 different people will give you 5 different recommendations for what your horse needs. And often, before you know it, your feeding 10 different things and you are still not seeing results and you’re broke! The important thing to understand about mineral supplementation is that more doesn’t mean better. Certain minerals cancel each other out, minerals alongside each other in the incorrect ratios and some

SPRING IS HERE — TIME TO LOOK UNDER YOUR HŌIHO’S FEET Spring pasture brings changing nutrient levels and mineral balance. With a potential El Niño ahead, now is the time to assess what your horse is grazing and plan for the months ahead. HERBAGE TESTING A herbage test shows what your pasture provides and where gaps may exist. Testing grass can reduce guesswork and help prevent over- or under-supplementing. You may be surprised by how much money you save once you know which g

Your thinking about it! Your closer to taking that next step into Horseownerism. You have spent days and nights and weeks and months and...

So your thinking of getting back in the saddle! Your life has a bit more space. your feeling the urge to do something for yourself again....