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Soya for horses explained: why it’s used in horse feed, different forms of soy, and the facts behind concerns about hormones, behaviour, and inflammation.

As horses live longer, deciding when to introduce a veteran feed is less about age and more about individual needs. Changes in teeth, weight, digestion, and muscle can happen at very different stages, meaning some horses benefit from veteran-style nutrition earlier, while others never need it at all. This article looks at the key signs to watch for and how to choose the right feed based on what your horse can chew, digest, and utilise - rather than the number on their passport.

This time of year has seen a large increase in colics due to drastic changes in the weather. If your horse is suffering from winter colic or you want some ideas on how to prevent them from dehydrating or getting a chill this winter, have a read...

Taking time at the beginning of the year to evaluate your horse's nutrition is a great way to start the year off right. The link between training and nutrition is the first building block of progress. This week, we explore and explain the connection and why it's important for your horse.

Are you in need of some exercise inspiration or ideas this winter? Keeping your horses strong and their brains engaged can be hard during wet and dark winters like this one. Here are some ideas on everything from groundwork to stretches and massage techniques...

To celebrate this holiday season, we thought we would give you some ideas on how to share the festive cheer with your horses.

If you change your horses' feeding routine in winter, do you start feeding concentrates or do you increase their fibre with a vitamin and mineral balancer? We break down how to feed your horses in winter - the simple way.

Do you know which oils are best for your horse? Our Nutritionist looks into oil, when you should feed it and why it may be beneficial to add it to your horse's diet.

Do you worry about the frosted grass in winter? If your horse suffers from EMS, Laminitis or is generally susceptible to changes in the grass, have a read of this week's article.

Understanding what you are feeding your horse and why it varies is different on every brand and every product, can be very complicated. Daily Serving Sizes are one of the most important factors in determining which supplement or feed to choose, so developing your understanding is key to finding what is best for you and your horse.

Does your horse have respiratory or metabolic issues? Do you know your horse's forage needs to be managed, but you don't know where to start? Soaking or Steaming your hay can both be effective ways to help your horses' forage-based issues, so in this week's article, we outlined the advantages and disadvantages of each method to help you decide.

A look at how much is too much, both when it comes to the volume of supplement that you are feeding and the number of supplements in your routine.