Travel is Stressful for Horses… and there can be Serious Consequences.
We all know of horses who are mentally stressed by travel – but even horses who travel calmly are likely to be concealing mental and physical stress. Travelling can often be unpredictable and uncontrollable for horses. Here's how to minimise the impact of travel on your horse and their health.
See you at Equifest in Taupo this October
The Poseidon Team will be at Equifest this October and we're hoping to meet you there! Make sure you've joined the Poseidon Rewards Club so you get our member's email show specials!
Nutrition-driven gut health for the win over mud fever
At the worst stage over her five years of being affected, Money had multiple major lesions along the cannon bone, as well as all over her heels. They were very sensitive to sunlight, so if she got too much exposure to sun it would make things worse. Gut support has changed everything.
Understanding Ulcers in Horses & Insights on how to support your Horse
Stomach ulcers (also called gastric ulcers) are one of the biggest challenges you can face as a horse owner. Unfortunately, ulcers in horses are ex...
Equine supplements, backed by the power of scientific research
All of our products are based on up to date scientific research to support the structure and function of the entire GI tract to ensure that your horse is as healthy as possible and able to perform to the best of their ability.
Winter feeding: Supporting your horse's health in winter
Feeding horses the right way in winter may seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. Making the investment in quality feed and extra hay is a great solution - it will keep your horse healthy on the inside, and help fire their internal heater at the same time. Aren’t our horses amazing?
The Tricky Truth about Toxin Binders
Often, the first thing equestrians will recommend for a horse with hot, unpredictable, spooky or fizzy behaviour is a toxin binder. Sometimes they are right - your horse may be reacting to grass toxins. Other times, the culprit might actually be grass sugars. Find out why understanding the different causes of 'grass affected horses' are important.
The Comprehensive Guide to Hay for New Zealand Horses
There are so many different types of hay and it can get confusing when you start to try figuring out which hay to use and why. Or which hay to avoid and why.
Which gut supplement is best for my horse?
Digestive EQ and RP are both complete digestive supplements for horses, targeting the entire digestive tract, from the stomach to the hind gut. They are both scientifically formulated equine gut supplements, which were designed in collaboration with equine nutritionists and vets to support enhanced performance and overall health in horses. But they are not the same.
How your horse’s microbiome can create behaviour you love... or fear.
Learn about the gut-brain axis and how changes to a horse's microbiome can affect behaviour. Discover the many ways stress can affect horses in the course of daily life, how to limit the stresses your horse experiences, and how to protect its microbiome from change. You will be improving your horse’s health and reducing the likelihood of uncharacteristic and unsafe behaviour.
Equine Prebiotics and post biotics - What's the deal?
Confused about postbiotics and the role they play in your animals gut health? Join us as we examine the role of postbiotics in gut health, and explain how to identify the right gut health support for your animal. Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics -Learn the different benefits of these for dogs and horses.