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Expert advice on equine health and supplements

Health5 min read

Artico Gold for horses: experiences, effectiveness & dosage

Artico Gold is Horse Tonic's best-selling joint supplement. Discover how it works, the key ingredients and how riders experience results.

Health8 min read

Best Joint Supplement for Horses: Dose, Cost From EUR 1.50/Day

Real daily dose and cost per day for horse joint supplements: Artico Gold from EUR 1.50/day, Artico Support from EUR 2.99/day, with glucosamine and FEI guidance.

Health5 min read

Calming Supplement for a Stressed Horse: What Actually Helps

Horse spooky or anxious at shows or during transport? See what actually helps a stressed horse, from home training to the honest role of a calming supplement.

Nutrition6 min read

Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses: How to Choose

How to choose a vitamin and mineral supplement for your horse. Practical guide on forage gaps, seasons, deficiencies and the Tonic supplement.

Performance5 min read

Horse Electrolytes in Hot Weather: Sweating, Transport and Recovery

Which electrolytes a horse needs in hot weather or after transport, the warning signs of dehydration, and how Elektro+ supports rehydration after sweat loss.

Performance6 min read

Horse muscle recovery after training: supplements, nutrition and rest

Support muscle recovery in your horse after intensive training. Discover the right supplements, nutrition and rest for optimal post-work recovery.

Tips4 min read

What is Horse Tonic? The Belgian equine supplement brand explained

Horse Tonic is a Belgian brand offering supplements for sport horses. Discover which product suits your horse.

Health8 min read

Gastric ulcers in horses: symptoms, causes & prevention

60 to 90% of sport horses suffer from gastric ulcers. Learn to recognise the symptoms, understand the causes and discover how to prevent and treat gastric ulcers in your horse.

Health6 min read

Maintaining your sport horse's joints: a complete guide

Discover how to optimally maintain your sport horse's joints with the right supplements, training and nutrition.

Performance5 min read

Electrolytes after competition: when and how much?

Learn why electrolyte balance is crucial after exercise and how to effectively replenish your horse's fluid loss.

Tips4 min read

Doping-free supplements: what the FEI rules mean for you

Strict liability means you answer for any substance found in your horse. What that means when choosing supplements, and how to check a batch certificate.

Nutrition7 min read

The importance of gut health in horses

Your horse's gut flora influences not only digestion but also the immune system and behaviour. Learn how to optimally support it.

Tips5 min read

Liquid supplement for horses: why we use a liquid format

Liquid supplements are easy to dose and mix into feed. Discover the advantages and when to choose a liquid supplement.

Health5 min read

Arti Gold vs Artico Gold: Same product or different?

No, Arti-Gold and Artico Gold are not the same product. Compare the two Belgian joint supplements on ingredients, form and competition use.

Tips6 min read

Supplements for sport horses in Belgium: the complete guide

What supplements does a sport horse in Belgium need? From joints to calming and digestion: a practical guide for the Belgian rider.

Tips6 min read

FEI-tested horse supplements: what the term actually means

As a competition rider, you need to know which ingredients could put your horse at risk. Discover what "FEI-tested" really means and which ingredients are risky.

Health5 min read

ZEN calming supplement for horses

Zen by Horse Tonic is the liquid calming supplement for stressed, anxious or spooky horses. Magnesium formula. Shipped from Belgium.

Tips6 min read

Horse Tonic vs Cavalor vs Pavo: Which Horse Supplement Brand is Best?

An honest comparison of three horse supplement brands: Horse Tonic, Cavalor and Pavo. Ingredients, testing, pricing and which suits different needs.

Tips5 min read

Best Horse Supplements in Belgium: A Buyer's Guide (2026)

A practical guide to choosing horse supplements in Belgium. Categories, what to look for, and the top options for 2026.

Health6 min read

Horse Joint Supplement Review: Our Verdict on Artico Gold

A detailed review of Artico Gold by Horse Tonic: ingredients, dosage, results timeline, which horses benefit most, and how it compares to alternatives.

Tips5 min read

Preparing Your Horse for Winter: Which Supplements Does It Need?

Winter brings unique challenges for horses: increased vitamin needs, joint stiffness from cold, and stress from box rest. Here is how to prepare with the right supplements.

Health7 min read

Sweet Itch in Horses: Supplements, Prevention and the Gut-Skin Axis

Sweet itch (summer eczema, Culicoides hypersensitivity) affects roughly one in ten horses in northern Europe. Learn how midges trigger the allergic reaction, how gut health drives skin resilience, and which supplements actually help.

Health7 min read

Senior Horse Supplements: Joints, Digestion and Mental Calm

From fifteen years onwards, your horse's body changes. Learn the four shifts that challenge a senior, which supplements actually make a difference, and how to support your horse with dignity through its later years.

Health6 min read

Heat Stress in Horses: Hydration and Electrolytes Through Summer

Above 25 degrees Celsius, a horse loses its heat balance. Learn why horses go acidotic four times faster in the heat, how to spot dehydration before it escalates, and which electrolyte and hydration strategies actually work.

Health9 min read

Laminitis in Horses: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention in Summer

Laminitis peaks in summer due to sugar-rich grass. Learn how to recognise the first signs, why gut and metabolism are central, and how to protect your horse with management and targeted support.

Health8 min read

Sand Colic in Horses: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Sand colic develops when a horse ingests sand that accumulates in the gut. Learn how to recognise sand accumulation, why short pastures and summer increase the risk, and how to protect the gut with management and targeted support.

Health7 min read

Tail Rubbing in Horses: Causes of Summer Itch and What Helps

Does your horse rub its tail and mane raw in summer? Read the most common causes of tail rubbing, from sweet itch and gut balance to worms, and which approach reduces the itching.

Nutrition10 min read

Nutrition as a Building Block for Your Horse: Forage, Protein, Minerals and When to Supplement

Great horse health starts with nutrition. Learn how forage quality, protein balance, mineral gaps and digestive health shape your horse's diet, and when a targeted supplement fills the gap.

Nutrition8 min read

EU rules for horse supplements: legal limits, labels, claims

Legal maximums for copper, zinc, selenium, iodine and vitamin D3 in horse feed, what the label must show and which claims are allowed. Every point sourced.

Health6 min read

Horse coughing from dust: how to reduce dust and support the airways

A cough that appears with hay, stabling or work can point to equine asthma. What to change at the stable, when to call the veterinarian, and what vets mean by nebulisation.

Health5 min read

Weak hooves in horses: care, ration and when to call the vet

Crumbling or brittle hooves rarely come from one missing product. Farrier care, the whole ration and housing come first. What biotin, zinc and copper on a label mean, and when a hoof problem is a veterinary one.

Health5 min read

A horse with a sensitive stomach: feeding, management and when to see the vet

A horse that is picky, loses weight or turns tense around feeding time may have stomach trouble, but the signs are vague. What you can change in the feeding routine and stress management, what only a veterinarian can diagnose, and where a complementary feed fits.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find sustainably produced and locally sourced horse supplements for equestrian events?

A local option for riders in Belgium and the surrounding countries is Horse Tonic: a Belgian brand, made in Belgium, with a clear ingredient list on every label. The liquid formulas are built for sport horses; check the label and the current FEI rules before competing.

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