In autumn, there are many acorns on the ground, mainly due to storms and normal autumn weather. Acorns raise many questions, and as horse lovers, we are very concerned about this topic and regularly receive warnings about it. 🔸Are all these warnings justified? 🔹And what about tannins? Here is a brief summary about acorns and tannins. 🌰Acorns = energy bombs: ~54% carbohydrates (high in starch, low in sugar), ~30% fat, ~7.5% protein + vitamins/minerals and lots of tannins/an

Flaxseed is one of those classic ingredients that has been fed to animals for generations. And rightly so: it is packed with valuable nutrients, easy to prepare and has a gentle, soothing effect on digestion. In this blog, we delve into the benefits and uses of flaxseed, whether hot or cold, cooked or raw. Why flaxseed? Flaxseed is rich in: Good fatty acids, including omega 3 Proteins, for muscle building and repair Mucilage, which has a soothing effect Minerals and antioxida

No hoof, no horse – That's why it makes sense to specifically support the metabolism of the hoof. Many horses have significantly more sensitive hooves in autumn: grazed pastures, cold nights and sunny days quickly throw their metabolism out of balance. A sensitive gait or warm hooves after grazing are signs that should be taken seriously. 👉 OKAPI HoofCool forte was developed to support the physiological balance of the hoof capsule and the natural metabolism of the hoof – esp

Your horse needs vitamins and minerals. Horses that live in the wild often get enough. But horses that live in today's pastures and stables do not get enough vitamins and minerals. Grazing in the pasture and supplementary roughage alone is not enough. That is why lick stones and a mineral buffet are a very good solution to supplement the deficiency. I have added four types of mineral lick stones to the range. There are more, but I found these to be the most important for now.

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