Blog posts tagged with 'horse'

At Feedmark, we understand that you want the best for your horse, even when it comes to their diet and nutritional requirements. This is why our Nutritionists designed Bespoke All-In-One™, a custom-made product which caters for your horse’s unique dietary needs and also makes your life easier!

Are you struggling with a sluggish horse? A lack of energy can be due to a number of reasons, so before reaching for extra hard feed, a high energy mix or a magical supplement to give your horse turbo power, it is ideal to consider these factors>if your horse is more whoa than go.

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “No hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today!?

The horse is known as a hindgut fermenter, this means that they break down a large amount of fibre in the large intestine. Our Nutritionist investigates prebiotics and probiotics, explaining what they are and why they are important in the equine digestive system.

What makes up the structure of your horse’s skin? Our Nutritionist looks into this and reveals what you can do to help optimise equine skin health whilst encouraging a glossy shine to their coat!

With the competition season fast approaching, our Nutritional Adviser, Ellie, gives some essential advice to ensure that you (and your horse) are as prepared as possible for any upcoming events. Plus, she has some handy tips to be sure that you are as organised as possible for any stay-away shows.

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.

Is your horse’s hay or haylage providing sufficient calories and nutrients for their daily needs? Our Nutritionist looks into forage quality and explains how you can tell what your horse is getting from your chosen forage.

In light of National Obesity Awareness week, our Nutritionist takes a look at equine obesity and how you can take advantage of this colder season to get your horse to a healthier weight. It’s the ideal time to assess your horse’s bodyweight and condition, here is some helpful guidance on doing this…

Carbohydrates are an essential part of the horse’s diet. Did you know that fibre, sugar and starch are all carbohydrates? High fibre diets are very common; however, many horses may require a low starch and sugar diet - especially those prone to laminitis, EMS and tying up. To discover the ins and outs of carbohydrates and what they mean for your horse, read our Nutritionist's new blog.

Fibre plays a highly important role in the horse’s diet both in the wild and domestically for horses in no work to those in very hard work. It is also important metabolically and biochemically. Fibre can be commonly found in feedstuffs such as grass, conserved forages like hay and haylage as well as chaffs, however it is also found in feedstuffs known as super fibres. Our Nutritionist explains these "Super Fibres" and what they can mean for your horse...

With autumn weather among us and winter on its way, our Nutritionist has some essential tips on keeping your horse's skin and coat in tip top condition. Discover how you can help your horse despite the challenges that clipping, rugging, mud and indeed just colder and wetter weather can bring.