The function of the cardiovascular system is to transport oxygen to the blood and then the muscles. Equipped with a hypertrophied heart (the weight of the heart represents about 8% of its total mass compared to 4.5% in man), the horse benefits from a very developed heart rate amplitude (X7 between the state of...
The ‘superior' respiratory system of the horse includes nasal noses and cavities, larynx and trachea. Lung capacity is roughly equivalent to that of man (50L capacity) but 1.6 times greater than that of beef. Similarly, while the...
The muscle mass of a training horse represents more than 50% of its weight, which is overdeveloped compared to most other herbivorous animal species. In man the total weight of the muscles is 35 to 40% of the total weight. This muscle mass requires very good oxygenation...
The growth of the foal is rapid especially during the first months of life. With an average weight of 50kg at birth, the foal will take about 1kg per day until weaning. At that time, he will have multiplied his birth weight by 5 and weighed 40 to 50% of his...
Understanding digestive sensitivity in horses The horse is a non-ruminant nomadic herbivore. When he's in the meadow, he spends half his time eating while walking. Not ruminant, the horse compensates for digestive insufficiency by almost continuous consumption of fodder. Indeed, specificity...
Thistle is rich in silymarine, known for its hepato-protective properties. The plant also protects the body from the effects of natural toxins. Silymarin, an active compound of thistle, has been studied extensively. Good to know: thistle-marry owes its name to the legend of the Virgin Mary...
The cassis, a source of flavonoids, helps to soothe sensitive joints joint pain and promote joint flexibility. This plant also has useful draining properties when congesting. Good to know: the European Agency for the Study of Herbal Medicine (ESCOP) recognises the medicinal use of blackcurrant leaves in the treatment of...
Camomile has been used since ancient Egypt's time (it would even have been used to embalm Pharaoh Ramses 2!). Camomile contains more than a hundred compounds including terpenoids and flavonoids. Matricar chamomile, also known as German chamomile is recommended in horses in case of...
White broth is traditionally used to clear the airways. This common plant is characterized by its long stem and pale yellow flowers. The emollient properties of the white broth flower linked to its richness in mucilages allow to calm the cough episodes and soften the...
Boswellia serrate, also known as Indian incense, is a plant extract that produces a resin that has been used for hundreds of years in traditional Asian and African medicine. The interest of this root lies in its anti-inflammatory properties. Indeed, its compounds inhibit the formation of the substances originally produced...
