What skin problems, diarrhea, and restlessness have in common – and how you can help holistically
You feed carefully, use high-quality products, and treat your horse with care – and yet it still shows signs of diarrhea , eczema , a dull coat , or is simply unbalanced ?
Many horse owners share this experience – and it's more than frustrating. But there is an explanation: Your horse's inner balance is disrupted on several levels .
🌱 The cause: A delicate interplay between the gut, skin, nerves, and immune system
Many reactions of the horse's body – from skin problems to behavioral abnormalities – cannot be viewed in isolation .
Modern findings from microbiome research show:
The gut, skin, and nervous system communicate closely with each other . If one of these systems becomes unbalanced, it affects the others.
Typical signs of an imbalance:
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Watery stools, diarrhea, or flatulence
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Skin irritations, eczema, hair loss
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Startle response, nervousness, poor recovery
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Weather sensitivity, restlessness during shedding
What many don't know: Even over-cared-for skin can suffer if the microbiome is destroyed or the protective barrier is disrupted by aggressive ingredients.
🔍 What really helps: quality, patience, and a critical look at routines.
1. Analyze feeding – individually rather than generally
Not every ration is suitable for every horse.
Tip:
→ Have a hay analysis done: Sugar and starch content can vary enormously.
→ Check if your horse is deficient or overfed – especially with regard to magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
2. Targeted strengthening of the gut flora
After deworming treatments, stress, or changes in diet, the intestinal flora is often out of balance.
What helps:
→ Probiotics, tailored to the needs of the horse
→ Prebiotic herbs or natural fiber
→ Avoid constant changes – the gut needs stability
3. Natural skincare – regenerative instead of irritating
Many personal care products contain alcohol, silicones, or harsh surfactants.
Our approach at Hestakofi:
→ Skin care lotions with CBD oil to soothe inflamed skin
→ Skincare with probiotic microbes that actively strengthen the skin microbiome
→ No synthetic additives, PEGs or parabens
4. Stress reduction – also in everyday life
Sensory overload, frequent changes, or too many "instant solutions" overwhelm the system.
Less is more:
→ Clear routines
→ Low-stimulus environment
→ Time for regeneration
🧘Balance is not a state – but a process.
The solution rarely lies in "a new product", but in a critical look at the whole picture .
Your horse might not need another supplementary feed – but rather:
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Quiet
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Relief
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and genuine support for self-regulation
Balance does not mean perfection , but stability within a natural framework.
💬 Your experience counts
Do you recognize your horse in these descriptions?
You've already tried many things and are now looking for a more holistic approach?
Then we invite you:
👉 Write to us, comment or share your experience.
Because change often begins with an exchange.
📌 Conclusion: Think holistically – act sustainably
If your horse is "out of balance" despite all the care, there can be many reasons.
Our recommendation:
🔍 Observe, analyze and provide targeted support – at the gut, skin and behavioral level .
With the right knowledge, high-quality products and a pinch of patience, you can achieve a lot.