Neigh Neigh Nosh

06/11/2025

Jack was purchased by Grace 6 weeks ago - he’s a stock horse that was existing on a dry grass paddock up Kingaroy way!

Keep it simple and your horse will blossom 🌸

He’s on:

600 gram lupins (300 gram extra) if he does exercise
300 gram copra
1kg mixed chaff
Neigh neigh nosh - vitamin and minerals
Neigh neigh nosh - Body builder supplements

4 kg grassy hay, there’s not much pick in his paddock either!

Grace has kept him in light work such as:

💪 Relaxed walking circles
💪Relaxed walking poles
💪Walking up and down our hill
💪Gentle body exercises
Lightly ridden at walk and trot

This all helps the body develop strength without stress

28/10/2025

Yesterday was a scorcher day! I honestly felt like I was in a oven, the horses were loving it though no excessive sweating just happy horses . We are getting very dry and the grass is dead. Today I woke up to cold and rainy weather brrrr what a change!! Its this kind of drastic change that will challenge your horses immune system

Double their feed today
Double their vitamins and minerals
Double their hay

If they are unrugged like my crew they'll be using lots of calories today

It will be nice to have some green grass but that comes with new challenges, such as a increase in nitrates (if you are feeding lucerne you may overload your nitrates, and may upset your electrolyte balance). Head shakers, sore lower back, irrtitated gut and sore feet are all signs.

Anyways how shiney are our TB's :D
No commercial food just our healthy diet and amazing supplements
They don't cost a lot to keep healthy either, you just have to know how (around $15-$30 a week)

28/10/2025

Amazing image, you can't imagine all this being packed into your horse can you?

Gut health does'nt just stop at the stomach it is the entire digestive system.... from the stomach its the small intestine, then cecum (fementation vat) then the large intestine and then it comes out as poo

It takes around 3 days to transport from mouth to poo

Be mindful what you are feeding your horse, are you feeding anti inflammatory foods that makes the digestive system thrive.
Or inflammatory foods that put the digestive system under stress and congest the entire body.

A horse's full intestines can weigh over 100 pounds (45 kg), with the large intestine alone potentially accounting for that entire weight when full of feed.

The total weight depends on the horse's size and what it has recently consumed.
Key components of the equine digestive tract include:
Total capacity: The entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a fed, mature horse can hold nearly 50 gallons (190 liters) of fluid and feed.
Hindgut weight: The hindgut (cecum and colon) accounts for approximately 64% of the empty weight of the GI tract. This is the area where fiber fermentation occurs.
Large intestine capacity: The large intestine is a significant contributor to the total weight of the full intestines.
It can hold 80 liters (21 gallons) or more of food and water.
When filled with feed, it can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg).
Cecum capacity: The cecum, a comma-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen, can hold up to 30 liters (about 8 gallons) of food and water.

Another thing to consider in our horses is that the small intestines is suspended via the mesentry to the vertebral column of the lumbar. The lumbar is one of the last places to mature in horses and is susceptible to problems. Lumbar pain is a common site of dysfunction in horses I see for several reasons…..that is another post!

Below is just the intestinal tract from a 15hh horse, in a dissection it takes 4 people to comfortably carry this all out on a tarpaulin.

Below is a link to whole collection of videos on the intestinal tract.

https://www.patreon.com/collection/1804697t

11/10/2025

I’m always questioning how much pain Lena is really in 💔

It’s incredible how she’s recovered from her chronic skin problems — but over winter, she definitely had some joint discomfort in her left fore, likely navicular pain. Lately, she’s been a bit lame again with the hard ground, so she’s had some bute and a few warm, muscle-soothing joint baths to help her out 🛁💞

But then I look at her…
She’s glowing on just 2 dippers of chaff, 1 cup of lupins, 1 scoop of our Body Builder, and 50g of our mineral mix. 🌿

It’s so hard to make those tough decisions when they look good, feel happy, and you’re managing them the best you can 😢💔

Sending love to everyone walking this same road — it’s never easy 🫶

09/10/2025

Another Arabian growing the most beautiful, full tail and improving his topline, gut health and temperament too 😍✨

When you meet your horse’s protein and amino acid needs, the results speak for themselves — stronger hooves, healthier hair, improved muscle tone, happier gut and calmer temperament 💪

Amino acids are the true building blocks of a healthy body — when your horse’s nutritional needs are met, they can shine from the inside out 🌿💫

09/10/2025

✨ Fab changes in just two weeks for this beautiful lady ✨

She’s still got a journey ahead, but she’s no longer starving or forgotten about 💕
A little love, good feed, and the right support go a long way.

She’s only on half a dose of our minerals and Hindgut Builder, plus lupins and hay — and what a transformation already! 🌱

So proud of how far she’s come ❤️ and her person, for acting and getting her to a better place

08/10/2025

💜 Help your horse’s body unwind with this simple, beautiful offering 💜

✨ Epsom Salts – a natural source of magnesium to ease muscles and tension
✨ Lavender Essential Oil – promotes calm and relaxation
✨ Warm Water – helps the body absorb and soften

Apply all over, breathe deep, and let your horse soak up the relaxation 🌿🪷

Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference 💫🐴

07/10/2025

❤️ Love a dog day with our doggie crew! ❤️

These guys have endless fun together — and today was no exception 🐾

🐕 We kayaked two laps around our massive dam (Lulu & Alf hitched a ride for the second lap 😂)
🐕 Jackie finally proved he can swim — and he’s actually really good at it!
🐕 Rupert, Missy, Koda & Scrappy went wild doing running laps around the dam
🐕 We played ball in the dam and paddock
🐕 Then chilled on a log for 30 minutes while the dogs just… did dog things (well, some of them did 🤣)

Days like this fill my heart 💚

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

✨ Fab changes in these two TB windsuckers since being on our diet and supplements 🐴🌱

Windsucking is never just a “bad habit” — it’s a whole-body health issue. These tricky, stressy horses usually have super-smart, fast brains 🧠 but a gut in turmoil. They burn through B vitamins up to 10x faster than other horses, and because they’re mentally busy, they also chew through calories quicker.

I don’t believe in collars — to me, that’s like forcing a smoker to quit cold turkey without any support in place 🚫. Instead, you can limit the behaviour by supporting the body properly:
👉 Feed what the body actually needs
👉 Top up deficiencies
👉 Help them feel safe, settled & happy

When you meet their nutritional needs, the changes speak for themselves 💚

29/09/2025

🌿 Looking for an activated turmeric mix? With other amazing goodies🌿
There are so many turmeric products on the market — but without fat + black pepper, the powerful properties of turmeric simply can’t be absorbed or activated properly!

That’s why we created the TLC Mix 💛

✨ Check out this wonderful feedback:
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“I’ve had my two geldings on the TLC mix for about 2 months now. My 15yo gelding usually gets windgalls in his fetlocks after work, but over the last few weeks they’ve reduced significantly. After competing last weekend, they were barely noticeable — and the only change has been this mix! The ingredients are exceptional and Vanessa’s knowledge on equine nutrition is second to none. Can’t recommend this product highly enough!”

🙌 I currently have 4 bags available at a bargain price of $60 each (this batch went a little clumpy as I used lecithin powder instead of granules — lesson learned 😅). Same amazing quality, just not as aesthetically pretty!

💛 Be quick — once these are gone, that’s it!

$60 for 55 days supply
RRP will be $77.50