Summer time is insect time and a lot of horses have problems with allergies, horse flies or midges. In today’s episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and nutritionist about common skin problems we encounter with our horses during summer such as sweat itch, sun burn, mud fever or skin allergies and what we can do to help our horses getting through the hot season in shape.
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What are the important points in keeping your horse healthy and happy?
Nutrition is a big field and can help you in keeping yourself and your horse healthy and happy. Not only does it keep your horse in a good condition, you can influence your horse’s immune system in a positive way by keeping your horse well supplied with all the minerals and vitamins it needs.
The Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast will bring you information and tips about improving your horse’s nutrition regularly by talking with experts in the fields who are happy to share their expertise with you.
Our Guest today:
Daniela Vadehra (Austria)
Horse breeder, nutritionist, endurance rider and entrepreneur. Daniela lives together with her family in Lower Austria near Vienna and joins us once in a while on this podcast to discuss horse nutrition and health.
Don’t forget to check out the resources section in this article!
Highlights
- What makes summer challenging for our horses?
- How can we prepare our horses
- Sweet Itch & insect related allergies
- Sunburn
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
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Resources
- Find out more about Daniela in our horse podcast episode “From Horse Owner to Entrepreneur – The Story of an Idea”
- Podcast about Fly & Rain Sheets
- Ride 1000 Miles Challenge
- Horse Riding in every country
- Equestrian tools and resources
- EQA Online Shop
Thanks for listening to our horse podcast: Taking Care of Your Horse’s Skin During Summer!
