Back and neck tension: recognise the signs
Is your horse moving less smoothly than before? Does it have difficulty bending, striking off, or does it react sensitively when being groomed ored? Back and neck tension occurs more often than many horse owners think and can have various causes. It is important to recognise the signs in good time and have the underlying cause investigated. Read more […]
Pony Support During Seasonal Changes
The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and horses are spending more time outside again. For many horse lovers, this is one of the most beautiful times of the year. More exercise, fresh grass and longer days bring new energy. At the same time, spring is also a period when the horse's body has to switch gears again. Change of […]
Our range is growing: welcome Unique FX15
For the past few months, we have been working behind the scenes with an awful lot of fun and dedication on something we are really proud of: Unique FX15 Mobility Booster. From daily practice in the horse shelter, we were constantly looking for the best combinations of supplements - what really works, what complements each other well [...]
Reduced mobility
Reduced mobility is often noticeable through small changes. Your horse takes more time to get going, takes shorter strides, moves less smoothly or seems less keen to move. The cause can vary greatly. Think of joint problems, stiffness, strain on muscles or connective tissue, an injury or changes associated with ageing [...]
Stiffness
Horses can become stiffer in their movement, for example when starting to move after rest, after exertion or in cold weather. You regularly see this in older horses and sport horses, but stiffness can occur at any age. Sometimes it is only temporary. If a horse remains stiff or if it keeps coming back, then it is important to look into where […]
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common condition in horses, especially in older horses and performance horses that are subjected to prolonged strain. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint changes and becomes damaged, which can lead to stiffness, pain and reduced mobility. What happens in osteoarthritis? In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the joint becomes damaged and can become thinner. […]
