Missy's Bucket

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Missy's Bucket is a horse feed supplement that supports hoof, coat and overall horse health as a premium blend of trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants Missy's Bucket contains premium quality ingredients and no retail mark-up, Missy's Bucket has been developed specifically for Australian horses and includes only 100% active ingredients. Missy’s Bucket Mineral Mix has been developed to assist horse owners in this situation. Formulated as a daily supplement for diets where levels may be low, made with high quality, bio-available ingredients. The state of our horses' hooves and coats directly reflect their overall health and nutritional status. Your horse may have a nutritional deficiency if it has:

• Cracked, chipped hooves that look dry with poor hoof wall quality
• Problems with thrush
• Poor coat quality, dull and slow to shed
• Skin conditions such as greasy heel and itching
• Exhibits lameness and is tender footed
• Metabolic disturbances such as Insulin Resistance
• Muscle building issues
• Unexplained poor performance
• Behavioural issues, nervous and jumpy
• Poor recovery from infection or other illnesses

Not only is it important that your horse’s diet meets his or her requirements, but it is also equally important that the nutrients and minerals are present in correct ratios.

16/09/2026

Adding a supplement to the feeding routine can be a delicate process. With slow, thoughtful steps, you can be sure your horse is taking in the new supplement steadily, without the quick rejection that can happen when the recommended dosage is added all at once.

When adding a new element to the feed routine, consider these steps below:

🤏 Start with small amounts
Begin with just a pinch of the new supplement and gradually build up to the recommended dosage after a few weeks.

🪣 Use a shallow feed bin
Sounds weird, right? The thing is, it's the smell of a new supplement that is generally the most off-putting thing to the horse. With a shallow feed bin, the increased airflow around the supplement helps to reduce the concentration of the new supplement smell.

🙅‍♀️ Don't change too much at once
Ensure they are still eating a familiar and accepted carrier feed. Changing their feed and adding a new supplement at the same time can be an overwhelming change to the horse.

💦 Just add water
Dampening the carrier feed with water can help minimise supplement dust, prevent it from sinking to the bottom, and allow for more even distribution, helping improve palatability.

😋 Mask with taste tempters
Masking the scent with a strong-smelling or sweet bonus ingredient can help encourage acceptance.
👉 Apple Cider Vinegar - Has a strong odour that can mask any new supplement smell
👉 Copra Meal - Naturally sweet-smelling and palatable
👉 Stevia Powder - Natural sweetener that won't spike insulin levels

Level up your horse's nutrition with ease. Explore the Missy's Bucket range online: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/collections/horse-supplement

13/09/2026

Spring is here, and with it comes increased Laminitis risks.

With the change of season comes sweeter grasses higher in NSCs (non-structural carbohydrates). The lush, fresh green pastures can offer higher mineral and vitamin availability, but you must also be mindful of the increased sugar content and how that can affect your horse or pony.

The symptoms associated with laminitis can present themselves in a variety of ways.

Do you know the signs?

Movement
- Stiff, shortened strides
- Difficulty turning corners or walking downhill
- Shifting weight from hoof to hoof

Body
- Elevated heart rate (above 45 beats per minute) and/or respiration rate (above 16 breaths per minute)
- Sweating
- Laying down a lot

Hooves
- Abscessing
- Growth rings
- Blood present in hoof
- Cracks in the hoof

These signs are serious and should not be ignored. If present, consult your equine vet specialist immediately. For more information on symptoms for laminitis and insulin resistance, see the Lessons From Missy resources available on our website: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/pages/lessons-from-missy

11/09/2026

Laminitis in horses and donkeys - the facts 🫏

Laminitis can have many triggers. All horses (and donkeys) are different, and different elements in your animal's day to day life can increase their risk of an episode.
It is important to take into consideration the varying factors that can lead to a laminitic flare-up 👇

⚠️ Obesity
Horses carrying extra weight have a greater risk of laminitis due to the excess weight leading to insulin dysregulation.

⚠️ Lack of exercise
Exercising helps your horse, pony or donkey's blood flow. Increased movement means increased circulation and reduces the chance of metabolic dysfunction.

⚠️ Breeds & genetics
Ponies, miniature horses, Arabians, Morgans, some Spanish breeds and many native or hardy breeds are more prone to laminitis.

⚠️ Age
Older horses have a higher risk of contracting laminitis, with many diagnoses occurring during the teen years.

⚠️ Season
Although it can flare up at any time of year, spring and autumn have the highest risk factors due to the increased NSC's (non-structural carbohydrates) present in the blooming grasses.

⚠️ Illness
A horse that has been sick, recovering from surgery, or prone to colic also has an increased risk due to immune system deregulation.

⚠️ Steroids & Cortisone
Steroids or drugs can lead to metabolic changes that affect your horse's insulin levels.

⚠️ Stress & starvation
Never starve a laminitic animal. This can cause further harm, and the metabolic change leads to added and unnecessary stress that increases the risk of laminitis and the effects if already diagnosed.

With the spring pastures blooming all around us, it is crucial that you take stock and assess the risk factors surrounding your animals and the preventative steps you can take to ensure a healthy, happy system.

See the new Lessons from Missy Laminitis Resource Library available on the Missy's Bucket website for a more detailed analysis of the risk factors and the preventative measures you can take to ensure healthy conditions and happy hooves this spring: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/pages/lessons-from-missy

09/09/2026

Did you know that Missy's Bucket is the only Jiaogulan provider for horses in Australia? 🌿

When spring pastures sweeten and the risk of laminitis increases, Jiaogulan can help deliver the nutritional support needed for healthier, stronger hooves.

This powerful herb can help support:
🟩 Hoof pathology
🟩 Slow hoof growth
🟩 Weak wall integrity
🟩 Impaired blood circulation

But how does it work?
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Jiaogulan help relax blood vessels and allow easier oxygen delivery throughout the body. This ability helps repair damaged vascular structures surrounding unhealthy hooves and triggers faster, stronger hoof growth and better overall hoof health.

For horses suffering from insulin resistance and predispositions to Laminitis, consider adding Jiaogulan to your feeding routine. Combined with a low-sugar, mineral-balanced diet, your horse can enjoy herbal care that supports them from the ground up with increased blood flow and targeted support for healthier, stronger hooves.

For more information, see our website: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/products/jiaogulan

07/09/2026

Laminitis prevention starts now. Don’t wait until your horse is sore.

Here’s your quick checklist:

Number one: Control the sugar.
Know what’s in your pasture and hay. Restrict high-sugar grass and feed low-sugar forage where necessary.

Number two: Control calories.
Keep your horse at a healthy body condition. Obesity and insulin dysregulation are major risk factors.

Number three: Know your horse’s insulin status.
If your horse is an easy keeper, has a cresty neck, or has had laminitis before, talk to your vet about testing insulin.

Number four: Think PPID or Cushing's.
Particularly in older horses, testing for PPID can identify another major laminitis risk.

Number five: Balance the diet.
Make sure vitamins and minerals are appropriately balanced to your forage.

Number six: Look after the hooves.
Regular, appropriate trimming is essential.

And finally: Movement.
Regular exercise can be incredibly valuable for metabolic health in a sound horse.

Don’t wait for laminitis to happen before you act. Prevention starts with knowing your horse, controlling the diet and managing the risk factors.

For a more in-depth look at preventative steps, more information can be found online on the Missy's Bucket website: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/pages/preventing-laminitis

04/09/2026

Meet Rain. According to her two young owners, Rain isn't a pony; she is a 'unicorn whose horn fell off in the paddock one day'.

She leads an easy life, nibbling on treats and enjoying a slow trot around the farm, keeping the young riders on board safe in her wobbly little jog.

Her owners keep her on a cool, forage-focused diet, making sure she enjoys low-sugar hay (apparently because two little ones always sneak her treats) with some chaff on the side. This cool feed helps her stay level-headed and maintain a calm temperament without her becoming hyperexcitable. It's worked pretty well so far, but with the cooler weather and Rain not being the spring chicken she used to be, her owners are concerned about her vitamin and mineral intake and how it's affecting her condition.

The Concern:
➡️ Is Rain receiving enough vitamins and minerals with this cool-feed forage diet?

What we're prescribing for Rain:
✅ Missy's Bucket Basics Powder

Why?
➡️ Rain's diet is perfectly suitable for her lifestyle, but with the weather changes, the outdoor pasture isn't providing as many nutrients as she needs. She isn't living an energy-intense, high-demand lifestyle, so adding the Basics Powder supplement to her feed is a sure way to know she's receiving the essential minerals she needs to sustain herself.

Have you got a Rain? Check out our Missy's Bucket Basics Powder and add a baseline of essential minerals and nutrients to their diet: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/products/missys-bucket-basics-mineral-horse-supplement?variant=37409999290524

03/09/2026

🐴 Lessons from Missy: The Mare Who Started This Journey

Lessons from Missy is an educational series inspired by my beautiful mare, Missy.
When Missy developed laminitis and ongoing hoof problems, my desperation to understand why and how I could actually help her, sent me down a path of study that ultimately changed the direction of my life.

Much of what you'll find in Lessons from Missy isn't my work. It's a collection of what I've learned over many years, particularly through studying with Dr Eleanor Kellon, the work of the ECIR Group, current research, and my own practical experience with horses.

I've simply tried to bring that information together and organise it in a way that makes laminitis easier to understand and most importantly, easier to act on.

There is already a huge amount of information available, with more being added as the series continues. From understanding what laminitis is and why it happens, through to diet, diagnosis, hoof care, metabolic disease, recovery and prevention.

I share Lessons from Missy in deep gratitude to the people whose work has advanced our understanding of this devastating condition and in the hope that what Missy taught me might help another horse and their person. ❤️

Explore Lessons from Missy here: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/pages/lessons-from-missy

01/09/2026

🎉 Welcoming our 2026/27 Brand Ambassador Team 🎉

We are thrilled to officially introduce the Missy's Bucket brand ambassadors joining the team over the next 12 months! Featuring both new and returning faces, we are so excited to have you all on board and look forward to being part of each of your journeys.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to apply, share your stories with us and express interest in becoming an ambassador. We received an overwhelming number of outstanding applications, and we are truly humbled by your love and enthusiasm for Missy's Bucket and our range of products. As a small business, your support means the world!

Join us in welcoming our amazing ambassadors in the comments below 👇

28/08/2026

⚠️ Increased laminitis risk factors – does your horse apply?

Laminitis is one of those trigger words that every horse owner dreads and may encounter at some stage – or will know someone that has. Which is why it’s essential to become aware of the warning signs and the characteristics which may increase your horse’s risk.

While lack of exercise and an inappropriately high carbohydrate diet are two of the biggest risk factors for laminitis and founder in any horse, we must also consider the horse’s characteristics and their environment.

Many breeds have a genetic predisposition to insulin resistance, while equine obesity, age, time of year and stress can also quickly increase the threat of developing laminitis.

By educating ourselves on these risks, we can remain vigilant when taking the necessary steps to help prevent laminitis from initially developing or becoming worse in the future.

One of the simplest, first steps we can take is ensuring our horses receive an appropriate diet for their age, condition and energy requirements, with correctly balanced minerals and antioxidants.

Along with excellent hoof care and exercise, Missy’s Bucket provides the commonly lacking vitamins and minerals for laminitis support and prevention.

Read the full blog: “Laminitis – Is Your Horse at Risk?” via our website. Visit: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/blogs/laminitis/laminitis-is-your-horse-at-risk

26/08/2026

"The only supplement my horses need!

"This supplement has transformed my horses. I’m not usually one to recommend anything, but I do recommend this!"

Thank you, Minda!
This is what we love about our Missy's Bucket Gut-Plus Powder: all-round nutrition in one handy formula. Support your horse from hoof to gut, from teeth to tail with a supplement created to fill multiple nutrition gaps.

Enjoy more support with fewer scoops with Missy's Bucket. Shop online now at: https://www.missysbucket.com.au/products/missys-bucket-gut-plus-pellets

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