VetGen Academy
A free learning space for veterinarians, trainers, riders, and every horse lover. Deeper science, longer form, and the clinical detail we cannot fit into the Journal.
Pillars
Pillar 01 · 15 Min
The Complete Guide to Horse Calming Supplements (2026)
Helping horses perform at their mental best. The science of equine stress, evidence-informed ingredients like magnesium and L-tryptophan, and why focus — not sedation — is the goal of modern performance nutrition.
Pillar 02 · 12 Min
Why Horses Lose Focus Under Pressure
The neurobiology, physiology, and management factors behind loss of focus in performance horses — from the prey-animal brain and cortisol cascade to the gut–brain connection and rider tension.
Pillar 03 · 20 Min
The Horse Gut-Brain Axis
Why gut health influences behaviour, focus and performance. Explore the microbiome, stress cycle and how digestive wellbeing shapes every great performance from the inside out.
Pillar 04 · 18 Min
Why Peak Performance Starts Long Before Competition
Understanding the foundations of equine performance. From management and nutrition to recovery and mental performance, learn why sustainable athletic success is built long before competition day.
Pillar 05 · 20 Min
Magnesium for Horses: Benefits, Deficiency, Dosage & Scientific Evidence
A science-based guide to magnesium in equine nutrition — how it supports muscle function, nerve health, recovery and performance, how to recognise deficiency, and how to choose the right supplement.
Pillar 06 · 15 Min
The Equine Gut Microbiome Explained
Why the health of your horse begins long before the stomach. Fibre fermentation, hindgut function, immune balance — and the feeding strategies and researched ingredients that support a stable microbiome.
Pillar 07 · 15 Min
Live Yeast for Horses: Understanding Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885
Why a specific probiotic yeast strain could matter for equine digestive health — the science behind Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885, fibre digestibility, EU authorisation, and its role in VetGen GastroBalance.
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