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08.10.2024 Covering horses: What to look out for in winter
Tier, Pferd, Säugetier, Hengst

Der Winter bringt für Pferdebesitzer nicht nur kürzere Tage und kältere Temperaturen, sondern auch die Frage mit sich, ob und wann das Pferd eingedeckt werden sollte. Es gibt keine universelle Antwort, die für jedes Pferd gilt. Vielmehr hängt die Entscheidung von verschiedenen Faktoren ab, wie dem Gesundheitszustand des Pferdes, dem Felltyp und den vorherrschenden Wetterbedingungen.

Die natürliche Wärmeregulation des Pferdes

Pferde sind von Natur aus gut an kalte Temperaturen angepasst. Ihr Winterfell, das im Herbst beginnt, dichter zu werden, bietet einen effektiven Schutz vor Kälte. Die feinen Haare des Winterfells stellen sich auf, um eine isolierende Luftschicht zu bilden, die das Pferd warm hält. Zusätzlich entwickelt das Pferd eine natürliche Fettschicht, die weiteren Schutz bietet. Diese Mechanismen ermöglichen es dem Pferd, auch bei eisigen Temperaturen im Freien zu bleiben, ohne zu frieren.

Um den Fellwechsel zu unterstützen und das Winterfell optimal zu entwickeln, haben wir EquiGreen Fell & Haut Vital für dein Pferd. Es fördert den Fellwechsel und unterstützt eine gesunde Haut sowie ein dichtes, schützendes Winterfell.

Wann das Eindecken notwendig wird

Trotz dieser natürlichen Anpassungen gibt es Situationen, in denen das Eindecken eines Pferdes sinnvoll oder sogar notwendig ist. Besonders betroffen sind ältere Pferde, Pferde mit gesundheitlichen Problemen und geschorene Pferde. Ein geschorenes Pferd verliert durch das Entfernen des Winterfells seinen natürlichen Kälteschutz und benötigt daher eine Decke, um.

Wärmeverlust zu vermeiden und das Wohlbefinden zu erhalten. Auch bei nasskaltem Wetter oder starkem Wind kann eine wasserdichte, atmungsaktive Decke das Pferd vor Auskühlung und Erkältungen schützen.

Der richtige Zeitpunkt zum Eindecken

Es ist wichtig, den Zeitpunkt sorgfältig zu wählen und die individuelle Situation des Pferdes zu berücksichtigen. Ein zu frühes Eindecken kann die natürliche Entwicklung des Winterfells stören, während ein zu spätes Eindecken das Risiko einer Unterkühlung erhöht.

Ab welchen Temperaturen sollte man sein Pferd eindecken?

Viele Pferdebesitzer beginnen im Oktober oder November mit dem Eindecken, wenn die Temperaturen dauerhaft unter 10°C fallen und das Wetter zunehmend unbeständig wird. Bei Pferden, die in Boxenhaltung leben und tagsüber nach draußen kommen, sowie bei geschorenen Pferden kann man sich an folgender Tabelle orientieren, die jedoch nur als allgemeine Richtlinie dient:

Temperatur (°C) 

Geschorenes Pferd 

Ungeschorenes Pferd 

+15° und wärmer 

Keine Decke erforderlich 

Keine Decke erforderlich 

Unter +10° 

Leichte Decke oder Übergangsdecke 

Keine Decke erforderlich / ungefütterte Regendecke 

Unter +5°C 

Dünne (Regendecke) bis 150g Füllung 

 Abschwitzdecke / Regendecke mit dünnem Fleece 

Unter 0°C 

Dicke Decke ab 200-300g Füllung 

Thermodecke bis 150g Füllung 

Unter -5°C  

Dicke Decke ab 300g Füllung 

Thermodecke bis 150g Füllung 

Unter -15 °C  

Dicke Deck ab 400g Füllung 

Thermodecke 250-300g Füllung 

Regelmäßige Kontrolle und Anpassung

Ein entscheidender Aspekt beim Eindecken von Pferden ist die regelmäßige Kontrolle der Decke. Sie sollte gut sitzen, um Scheuerstellen zu vermeiden, und das Pferd sollte darunter trocken bleiben. Eine feuchte Decke verliert ihre isolierende Wirkung und kann sogar dazu führen, dass das Pferd auskühlt. Darüber hinaus sollte die Decke den Witterungsbedingungen angepasst werden, um Überhitzung oder Kältebrücken zu verhindern.

Fazit

Das Eindecken von Pferden im Winter erfordert ein gutes Gespür für die Bedürfnisse des einzelnen Pferdes sowie ein Verständnis für die Wetterbedingungen. Es gibt keine pauschale Regel, die für alle Pferde gilt, weshalb Pferdehalter flexibel und aufmerksam auf die jeweiligen Umstände reagieren sollten. Mit der richtigen Decke zur richtigen Zeit können Pferde auch in den kalten Wintermonaten gesund und zufrieden gehalten werden.

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EquiGreen AcceptanceMix 2.5 kg
EquiGreen AcceptanceMix 2.5 kg

Metabolism and digestive system of horses, ponies, and donkeys are designed for the continuous intake of feed that is rich in raw fibres, low in energy and protein. Only through breeding of larger, heavy animals for work in the field, in front of the carriage, and under the rider, the feeding of grain as concentrate became necessary. However, the digestive system is actually not designed for such concentrate. The metabolism may also have problems processing these nutrients. This is especially the case with frugal, robust breeds of horses, as well as ponies and donkeys, in whose area of origin not much grain is available for feeding horses.Therefore, it is often problematic to feed these animals with complementary feed, as the usual concentrate and muesli feed contains cereals and is usually not good for them. But how then how to balance their often increased need for micronutrients? Sea minerals are essential for ponies that originally came from islands. Many North American horse breeds are attuned to the presence of mineral complexes in the soil, which are lacking in our country. Also otherwise, intensive agriculture has resulted in a much less species-rich and less diverse feed basis than in the past. This can also lead to deficits in the micronutrient area.But how can we now feed these important, sometimes less tasty nutrients without burdening the organism with potentially harmful concentrate or muesli food? The answer is EquiGreen AcceptanceMix, a tasty mix of high-quality, purely natural ingredients that is ideal for feeding complementary feed without burdening the metabolism and digestive tract. It is because it contains neither concentrated carbohydrates nor synthetic additives, and can help maintain the health of horses, ponies and donkeys, particularly those that are sensitive to metabolism. Especially for animals suffering from diseases of civilisation (founder, summer eczema, malanders, fecal water) and metabolic disorders (EMS Cushing, PSSM, Pyroluria etc.), which are becoming more and more frequent, the addition of concentrated natural micronutrients is very important, and therefore a feed that supports their intake.

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EquiGreen BroodmaresMix 800 g
EquiGreen BroodmaresMix 800 g

EquiGreen BroodmaresMix has been developed to nutritionally support the mare's fertility. This special blend can promote blood circulation in the uterus, strengthen its muscles and thus facilitate the birth process and subsequent regeneration of the mare. EquiGreen BroodmareMix compensates for nutritional imbalances in the last weeks of gestation and in the first lactation phase and activates the metabolism. Herbs & Fertility The minerals, trace elements and vitamins contained in herbs can compensate for the lack of herbs in today's meadows and thus provide a wide range of support during birthing: Fertility-supporting herbs stimulate and regulate the hormone balance and thus also ovulation (or the production of the corpus luteum for implantation of the egg). Phytohormones strengthen the uterine tissue and can support the birth and foaling process. The physiological detachment of the placenta is naturally supported. Vitamins & Fertility The feeding of a not in foal mare should be adapted to her actual energy and micronutrient requirements: Special features, such as a lactating mare, must be taken into account. Nutrient deficiencies should be compensated for before the mating, in order to promote the probability of a good intake and healthy foal development. Vitamin A, is the `fertility vitamin´ - a deficiency can lead to loss of fertility or malformations, even death of the embryo. An additional supply of ß-carotene before conception and during gestation is therefore recommended.

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EquiGreen Capped Hock Fluid 200ml

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EquiGreen Coat & Skin Vital 3 kg
EquiGreen Coat & Skin Vital 3 kg

EquiGreen Coat & Skin Vital is specially designed to meet the nutritional needs of horses and ponies with skin problems. The optimally digestible blend of selected herbs contains vital substances from purely natural sources that are important for skin metabolism and can be fed to provide nutritional support for coat and skin. The contained herbs provide phytonutrients that are often missing in today's feeding. They provide the body with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and secondary plant metabolism substances, which are readily available and do not further burden the organism and its detoxification organs, which are already strained in these cases. The contained herbs provide phytonutrients that are often missing in today's feeding. They provide the body with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and secondary plant substances, which are readily available and do not further burden the organism and its detoxification organs, which are already strained in these cases. The specially coordinated herbs support the barrier function of the skin. Dry skin with dandruff, hair loss, and itching is supplied with important vital substances and the body's own immune system is strengthened. The performance and well-being are thus promoted in a natural way.

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EquiGreen CushingMix 1 kg
EquiGreen CushingMix 1 kg

EquiGreen CushingMix is specially designed to meet the nutritional needs of horses and ponies with metabolic problems. It contains important vital substances from purely natural sources, which are readily available and do not further burden the organism and its detoxification organs, which are already stressed in these cases. With its balanced composition based on some selected herbs, EquiGreen CushingMix is an ideal feed complement for affected animals.

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EquiGreen Detox-Powder 800 g
EquiGreen Detox-Powder 800 g

EquiGreen Detox-Powder contains a high proportion of bentonite-montmorillonite, which is by nature particularly suitable for more ethnic horse breeds such as Quarter Horses, Icelandic and Arabian horses. These horse breeds are genetically adapted to areas with high silicate deposits and require larger amounts of these natural mineral earths.Toxin contamination in the basic feed, as well as the over-supply of protein, are often the causes of metabolic overloads. EquiGreen Detox-Powder contains highly efficient ingredients that can contribute to adsorbing toxins and at the same time to reliefe the liver. The intestine is being supported to adsorb toxins and subsequently to excrete them. This way, it is made difficult for harmful substances to penetrate into the organism.Contained prebiotics support the mucus-containing protective barrier of the intestine and its non-specific immune system. The combination with radical scavengers and kidney-supporting herbs makes EquiGreen Detox-Powder a must for metabolically sensitive horses that are genetically adapted to barren steppe landscapes with low-energy grasses.

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EquiGreen EquiMint 100 g
EquiGreen EquiMint 100 g

Blood circulation is a key factor in the operation of all body functions. Only where blood flowis the body is able heal itself. EquiGreen EquiMint provides the skin with nourishing and caring substances and aids the blood circulation, without making the skin brittle. EquiGreen EquiMint is particularly nourishing, refreshing and soothing. It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves no residues on the coat. Blood circulation is important: - for bruises - for the respiratory system - for sore muscles - for tensions - for stressed joints - for haematomas - for the excretion of waste products

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EquiGreen Equival 500 ml

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EquiGreen EstrusRegulat 1 kg
EquiGreen EstrusRegulat 1 kg

A red cloth for many riders and horse owners are strongly rutting mares. While some mares are just quietly in heat, other horse ladies develop into true shrews.If the reactions of the mares go beyond the normal dimension, this can become a real problem for the rider. The result is often ride ability problems such as resistance to the rider's thigh, bucking, jamming, tailing and tension-related back problems.The behavior towards other horses often leads to inconvenience. Whether aggressive behavior towards box neighbors or crowd members or penetrating behavior to geldings, riding on other mares - a mare extremely in heat brings restlessness in stable community and crowd association and thus annoy two- and four-legged.With its balanced composition on the basis of monk peppers, green oats and a few selected herbs, EquiGreen EstrusRegulat is an ideal complementary feed for very rutting mares.

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