The Equestrian Blog

Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush

Just a quick question... As horse owners we're mostly all familiar with the battle against ragwort and how it has spread into every field, central reservation and grass verge in the country, but how many of us know anything about mares tail?

Horse or Mares Tail, (scientific name Equisetum Palustre), is toxic to horses and should in my opinion be equestrian enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and spreads like wildfire. From a few small patches last year my paddock is now covered in it and it looks as if it's spreading fast and here to stay.

I've been researching this plant and what I've discovered doesn't make for pleasant reading.. more at Mares Tail - Toxic To Horses

Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies for Your Horse

Posted by admin | Filed under Equestrian News, Worth Mentioning

PetAlive, by Native Remedies, the leading online source for herbal and holistic remedies for pets, has announced the release of new equine herbal and homeopathic remedies.

These new remedies are 100% natural, proven, safe and effective and are designed to maintain and support horse health, as well as address common ailments.
A range of 9 new equine products will include ...

EQuine Joint Relief, a formula to relieve stiff and sore muscles;
EQuine Horse Calm, to soothe the highly-strung and anxious horse;
EQuine Colic Calm, for acute colic relief;
EQuine Healthy Hoof Oil;
EQuine Fly Repellant.

The PetAlive EQuine line will available by the end of January, 2009, at PetAlive.com and through selected retailers.

"Humans are coming to realize that nature often has the answers - Natural medicine can help your pet just as it can help you. While there is always a place for conventional veterinary medicine, natural medicine can complement conventional veterinary care and in many cases, cure your pets just as well - without the side effects and damage to health that can accompany synthetic drugs and antibiotics..." - Says Michele Carelse, who guides the company's team of herbalists, naturopaths and homeopaths in formulating remedies.

Visit PetAlive.com, for 100% Safe, Natural Herbal Remedies for Pets