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We run this page with the aim of helping you enjoy your relationship with your horse to the fullest and learn more about equine health, training and nutrition.

Our products are of highest quality,used and recommended by top level professionals worldwide Visit our website: www.sonovettherapy.com.au
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30/10/2026

🐴 Does your horse tend to rush and become strong rather than staying attentive, soft and flexible?

Then give this exercise a try! 🙂

Follow the magenta line in trot and the turquoise line in canter.

Try to ride as much as possible with your seat, keeping your hand aids as soft as you can.

A good exercise to work on your horse's attention, balance and responsiveness without constantly relying on the reins.

Have fun trying it! 🙂

29/10/2026

Can you force a horse to overcome its fear?

Imagine you're terrified of spiders.

Now someone locks you in a room full of spiders for a few days. Eventually you might stop screaming, simply because you're exhausted.

But would you be any less afraid of spiders afterwards? Or would you now also be afraid of being locked in a room?

It's not so different for our horses.

We expect them to cope with all sorts of things that go against their natural instincts. Travelling in a float, leaving their herd, unfamiliar surroundings, loud noises at competitions...

And when they're frightened, putting more pressure on them isn't necessarily going to teach them that there's nothing to worry about.

A horse needs the chance to relax, take things in and learn that the situation isn't dangerous.

That takes time. And sometimes we need to ask a little less before we can expect more.

27/10/2026

🐴 How do you know when your horse is carrying tension?

Horses can be surprisingly good at hiding discomfort.

A horse might still eat well, work willingly and behave much as usual, even when its muscles are tight.

Sometimes the signs are quite small. A shorter stride, difficulty bending one way, reluctance to move forward or being unusually sensitive when groomed.

And because horses are prey animals, they don't always make it obvious when something isn't right.

It's worth paying attention to those little changes, especially if they're unusual for your horse. What looks like unwillingness isn't always a training issue.

Have you ever noticed a small change in your horse that turned out to be something more?

22/10/2026

🐴 Some lovely feedback from a long-time Top Hooves customer.

“I have been using Top Hooves for a number of years (since 2017!) with fantastic results.

My retired paddock pony had very poor feet and after trying numerous other supplements Top Hooves was the only product that actually worked.

I realise every horse has a different response to hoof supplements but Top Hooves gets thumbs up from me.”

It's always nice to hear from customers who have been using our products for so many years.

Pictured is her much-loved retired pony. ❤️

🌐 https://sonovettherapy.com.au/product/biocina-top-hooves-850-g-tub-2/

20/10/2026

Healthy hooves need more than just biotin.

Last week we talked about the importance of nutrition for good hoof quality and why biotin alone isn't the whole picture.

This is where our BioCina Top Hooves comes in.

Developed specifically for horses with brittle, cracked or soft hooves, Top Hooves combines a high concentration of biotin with amino acids such as methionine and lysine, along with taurine, L-carnitine, vitamins and Lapacho bark.

The idea is to support the growth of strong, healthy hoof horn rather than just treating problems on the outside.

Of course, improvements take time. It's the new horn growing down that we want to see improve, so consistency is important.

If you'd like more information about Top Hooves, feel free to get in touch.

🌐 https://sonovettherapy.com.au/product/biocina-top-hooves-850-g-tub-2/

16/10/2026

Our exercise suggestion for the weekend 🐴

Six poles are all you need for this one!

There are quite a few ways to ride this set-up. Try different lines through the poles, add circles and changes of direction and pay attention to keeping a steady rhythm and riding your lines accurately.

Start in walk to get familiar with the exercise, then try it in trot, adjusting the pole distances to suit your horse's stride. Depending on your horse's level of training, you can make it easier or more challenging.

Simple to set up but plenty to work on.

Have fun! 😊

15/10/2026

Healthy hooves need more than just biotin.

Biotin is probably one of the first things horse owners think of when dealing with brittle, cracked or poor-quality hooves.

And while biotin plays an important role in hoof health, it isn't the only nutrient involved.

The hoof wall is largely made up of keratin, a protein that needs amino acids for its formation. Methionine, for example, is a sulphur-containing amino acid that plays an important role in the structure of hoof horn.

Other nutrients, including zinc and copper, are also involved in producing healthy hoof horn.

One thing worth remembering is that hooves grow slowly. Even when nutritional deficiencies are corrected, it can take months before improvements become noticeable as new horn grows down.

Good hoof quality really does start from within but nutrition is only one part of the picture. Regular trimming, correct hoof balance and the conditions horses live in are just as important.

13/10/2026

Does your horse struggle with brittle, cracked or soft hooves?

Some horses seem to have constant problems with their feet. The hoof wall keeps chipping away, cracks appear or the horn is simply too soft.

And despite regular trimming and good hoof care, the problems keep coming back.

There can be several reasons for poor hoof quality and it's not always something that can be fixed from the outside. Nutrition plays an important part too, as the hoof needs the right nutrients to grow strong, healthy horn.

Have you had a horse with ongoing hoof problems? What have you tried?

11/10/2026

W**d or valuable herb? 🙂

Stinging nettle is a traditional healing herb for humans and animals alike. It is best known for its diuretic properties, but there is much more to this plant.

It contains vitamins C and E, iron, minerals and trace minerals.

In nature horses tend to avoid stinging nettles and for good reason! Contact with the fresh plant hurts their sensitive nostrils and lips. But this doesn't necessarily mean nettles wouldn't be a valuable addition to their diet. We just need to prepare them first.

How to prepare stinging nettles for your horse:

The best way is to cut and dry the fresh plant (use gloves!!).

Cut the stems and run your gloved hand along them from bottom to top to remove most of the stinging parts. Then tie them in bunches and hang them in a well-ventilated, shady spot to dry.

Once dried, they can be stored in cotton bags. Knead the bag thoroughly and remove the stems before feeding.

Traditionally, dried nettles have been used to support the urinary tract and healthy skin and coat.

Stinging nettle can also be used externally as a rinse. Be careful with grey horses though, as it may leave a yellowish-green tint in their coat!

And if you don't want to feed it to your horse, stinging nettle also makes a wonderful natural fertiliser for the garden. 🙂

08/10/2026

Does your horse tend to get puffy legs when travelling?

We received this feedback from Trish, who used our BioCina Herbal Liniment when travelling to the North Island Endurance Championships.

Her horse normally gets swollen legs during long trips or when standing in yards, as he's used to living in a 20-acre paddock.

Before leaving, she applied the liniment and bandaged his legs. They travelled over 400 km on the first day and another 150 km the following morning.

Despite the long journey, Trish reported no swelling when she removed the bandages. She continued applying the liniment once a day over the following days, with no signs of his usual puffy legs.

Thank you for sharing this with us, Trish! 🙂

🌐 https://sonovettherapy.com.au/product/krauter-liniment-herb-liniment/

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Eudlo, QLD
4553

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+61467251806

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https://sonovettherapy.com.au/

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