Cavalor North America

02/13/2025

Mud fever: What is it and how do you tackle it? 🩹
Noticed scabs or wounds on your horse’s pasterns? There’s a good chance it could be mud fever! A persistent issue that can be painful and even lead to lameness. But how does it develop and – more importantly – what can you do about it?

💡 Fien, our nutritionist, explains! Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat mud fever with the right care.

02/12/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 🐴🥕
Laminitis is every horse owner's nightmare. But did you know that nutrition plays a crucial role in both preventing and managing this condition? In our latest article, we dive into:
✅ The causes and risk factors
✅ Which feeds help and what to avoid
✅ Practical tips for a safe diet

Read the full article and discover how to keep your horse healthy 👉 https://loom.ly/C6_8EL4

Laminitis can have various causes: colic, underlying diseases, infections, obesity, intestinal disorders... Read all about Laminitis here.

02/11/2025

Winter is the perfect time to prepare young horses for sport or stallion inspections. During this season, they spend more time in the stable and begin their training. This requires the right nutrition, because: feeding should always meet their needs.

✅ Tip 1: Provide plenty of roughage – the foundation of a healthy diet.
✅ Tip 2: Support your young horse with Strucomix Original, a fiber-rich, oat-free feed with herbs, perfect for horses just starting work.

Is your horse preparing for a stallion inspection and in need of extra muscle development? Cavalor Muscle Force offers the ideal support to build muscle mass. Important: a horse must first have sufficient body condition before it can develop muscles. 💪🐎

02/10/2025

Did you know that a healthy weight is crucial for your horse's performance and overall health? With the Body Condition Score (BCS), you’ll learn exactly how to assess your horse’s fat coverage and muscle tone in 6 simple steps.

Curious about how to do this yourself and why it’s so important? Watch our video and discover how an optimal BCS contributes to a happy, healthy, and energetic horse! 😍

02/09/2025

📚 At Cavalor, we believe that knowledge is the key to better performance and health. That’s why we are proud to be the founding partner and ambassador of the European Equine Health & Nutrition Congress (EEHNC) – the place where science meets sport.

From March 13–15, 2025, the 12th edition will take place in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Visit our site to learn more from the best experts in the equine world?

Learn more 👉 www.equine-congress.com

02/06/2025

Traveling can be stressful for your horse and impact their health and performance. With these tips, you can keep your horse in top shape and ready to hit the road 🚛:

1️⃣ Boost your horse’s immunity before departure
Start 10 days prior to traveling with Cavalor Resist + Vit C to support the immune system.
2️⃣ Add flavor to water
If your horse struggles to drink enough during travel or at a new location, adding a flavor to the water can help. Start a few days before departure to get your horse used to it.
3️⃣ Provide plenty of fiber and hydration before traveling
Offer a mash like Cavalor Mash & Mix and electrolytes for fiber, energy, and hydration. Want extra support during travel? Consider Cavalor Gastro Aid Paste.
4️⃣ Forage during the journey
Always provide forage, preferably from the ground, to prevent stomach issues.
5️⃣ Rest after traveling
Ensure a calm environment with access to water, forage, and electrolytes to support recovery.

🎒 Don’t forget: Cavalor Emergency 911 – a must-have for any trip!

Need more tips or products? Visit our website:https://loom.ly/n3VYzdM

Traveling has a huge effect on our horses: the journeys are long, tiring and are not always without stress either. The nutritionists at Cavalor wrote a number of tips for good preparation and provide tips for travelling to go as smoothly as possible, so that your horse appears fit and healthy at the...

02/05/2025

💨 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲! ❄️🐴
Did you know that not only the legs and hooves are more sensitive in winter, but your horse’s respiratory system too? During colder days, we often ride indoors, and horses spend more time in their stalls. Unfortunately, this usually means less fresh air and more dust, which can lead to respiratory irritation.

Keep your horse’s airways healthy with these simple tips:
✔️ Ventilation is key: Open doors and windows while mucking out for fresh air
✔️ Wet the floor before sweeping to reduce dust
✔️ Make sure your roughage is free from dust and mold. Steaming can help!
✔️ Herbs that benefit the respiratory system are found in our Bronchix Liq and Bronchix Pure

👉 What do you do to keep your horse healthy in winter? Share your tips in the comments! 👇

02/04/2025

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻? 🤔
Tendons and joints are essential for your horse’s movement and performance. But did you know that tendon injuries often heal slowly? Unlike muscles, tendons have less blood flow, which limits the supply of nutrients and the removal of waste products. That’s why nutrition is key in both prevention and recovery!

📽️ In our latest Ask the Expert, Caroline Loos explains when to use which joint supplement!

02/03/2025

Health starts with the right nutrition. What a horse eats has a direct impact on its well-being, immunity, and performance. With a balanced diet, we support not only recovery and energy but also the body's natural balance.

👉 Make sure your horse gets the right nutrients and build a strong foundation for health and performance.

11/27/2024

It’s that time of the year again – clipping season! Clipping makes life a lot easier for sport horses and riders during winter. It helps horses release heat easier during training and dry faster afterwards. Remember, though, that clipping changes your horse's thermoneutral zone, so choosing the right blanket after the cool-down is essential, based on the outside temperature. 🌡️

And don’t forget: horses have very sensitive skin. A clean, soft coat and the use of pH-neutral products (between 7.0 and 7.4) are essential to keep their skin healthy and protected. 🐴

Curious for more tips for a successful clipping session? Read our article with 5 useful clipping tips here: https://loom.ly/0C0wIzw

11/26/2024

Does your horse sensitive hooves? 🤔 This could be a sign of an underlying metabolic disorder, such as insulin dysregulation. Nutrition and management play a crucial role in supporting the whole body, especially in reducing starch intake, proper hoof care, and weight management. 🐴

In this video, our expert, Caroline Loos, explains how Cavalor LaminAid, backed by scientifically proven results, can help improve insulin sensitivity and restore hormonal balance. 🎥 Watch the video and discover how you can give your horse the best care!

11/25/2024

A (tendon) injury always happens unexpectedly. The best thing is to prevent it. You can do this by detecting small irregularities in time that could lead to something bigger. Check the legs every day by feeling them. Know your horse. Make sure you notice any changes. Is a leg warmer or swollen? Does he react when you squeeze it? Knowing your horse and detecting abnormalities is essential in preventing injuries.

11/23/2024

Detoxing, it's a popular concept for people and now also for horses. A fresh start for the body can be very useful. But what exactly does 'detoxing' mean? Is it literally just detoxifying? Or is there much more to it? Learn all about it in our video! 👀

11/23/2024

How important are proteins for your horse? 🤔
It’s not just about how many proteins your horse gets, but more about which types. The quality of proteins determines how well your horse can use them for muscle building, recovery, and overall health. 💪

Did you know that horses need different amino acids for optimal performance and well-being? Discover in our article how to ensure the perfect balance between protein quality and quantity for your horse: https://loom.ly/rWGRyyc

Protein is essential in your horse's diet. These essential building blocks, packed with amino acids, are crucial for building cells and the functioning of the body. Your horse's muscles, organs, nervous system, bones and even blood depend on proteins. In this article you will discover why high-quali...

11/22/2024

We love muesli! 🐴💙
At Cavalor, we believe in the power of quality and combining ingredients to truly make a difference. That's why you won’t find any products with just a single ingredient. We choose feeds that do more, like our mueslis.

Why are we so passionate about muesli? Its structure encourages slower eating, which means your horse chews more and produces more saliva. Saliva helps neutralize stomach acid and supports healthy digestion. Plus, you can see exactly what you're feeding – every ingredient is visible. 🌾

What do you prefer?

11/21/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌾
Every horse has its own individual dietary needs, but the basic principles remain the same for all horses. Young or old, active or at rest, all horses need energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. These are the essential nutrients and a daily minimum supply of them is necessary for survival and maintaining good health. They are the basics of what we call foundational feeding.

Functional feeding, on the other hand, involves nutrients that are not essential for life, but which are known to contribute significantly to the horse’s performance and well-being. Functional feeding for horses who need extra support for joints and tendons include substances like glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and essential oils. These can be supplemented to the foundational ration.

Remember: always make sure that your horse’s basic needs are being met. If the horse’s foundation isn’t good, functional feeding won’t have the optimal result. Glucosamine, for example, is only beneficial for joint health if the feed also contains sufficient amounts of copper, zinc and manganese.

11/20/2024

Is it time for a detox? 🤔 Detoxing helps remove toxins from your horse’s body, supporting the liver, kidneys, and digestive system to work at their best. But when is it the right time to start? 🐴

In this video, our expert, Caroline Loos, explains how a detox or cleansing course can give your horse a fresh start, especially during transitional periods like shedding season, after intense competition, or following illness. A six-week detox, combined with fiber-rich feeds like Cavalor FiberForce and gut support from Cavalor VitaFlora, can make all the difference! 🎥 Watch now to learn how a detox can benefit your horse’s health!