Equine Knowledge Base

What Are Fillers and Are They Necessary?

When it comes to finding the best supplement for your horse it is vital to look at the ingredients the product contains. For many products fillers are beneficial for several reasons, but for others the use of a filler may not be necessary. Our Senior Nutritionist, Abbie, discusses fillers and why they may be needed within supplements...

Managing an Overweight Horse

Maintaining an ideal weight can be very difficult for certain horses and ponies, particularly when fresh flushes of grass are appearing in paddocks.

Here are 9 helpful tips for managing overweight horses, promoting weight loss and optimising the diet to provide essential nutrients without excess calories.

Comparing Joint Supplements for your Horse

Our Nutritionist looks deeper into the various joint supporting supplements we have available, explaining the differences between them and why they may help your horse’s comfort and mobility. Read on to discover which supplement is best suited to your horse...

Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses

This week, we look at nutrient deficiencies, how they are prevented and whether your horse is likely to be at risk... Discover more and find out how to ensure your horse is receiving adequate nutrition for optimal health.

Barefoot or Shod?

Should horses be barefoot or shod? Our Nutritionist discusses important factors to consider when deciding whether to shoe or not to shoe your horse. Plus, discover some vital top tips in improving your horse’s hoof condition through nutrition.

Keeping Your Horse Comfortable in a Heatwave

How does your horse cope in the heat? Our Senior Nutritionist, Abbie, gives some expert tips on keeping your horse cool and comfortable in hot weather.

She also has some helpful advice on creating refreshing treats for your horse and explains how to spot signs of heatstroke along with a plan of action if your horse were to experience it...

Electrolytes for Horses

Electrolytes are minerals which play an important role within the horse’s body – they are involved in almost all bodily functions including muscle contraction, digestion, neurological functions, and fluid regulation.

Our Senior Nutritionist, Ellie, discusses electrolytes and explains how you can provide these for your horse.

Feedmark’s Science and Nutrition Department

Have you spoken to Feedmark’s Science and Nutrition Department before? We have a fantastic team of Nutritionists who have a great wealth of knowledge and experience to help you optimise your horse’s health, performance and wellbeing…

Learn more about our experts here!

Poisonous Plants for Horses

While horses do benefit from consuming a wide range of forage, some plants can have a detrimental effect on your horse’s health and wellbeing.

Our Nutritionist, Ellie, explains how to recognise common poisonous plants so you can ensure that your horse’s grazing is risk free...

What Are Supplements and Does My Horse Need One?

Providing a nutritionally balanced diet is the basis to keeping a happy and healthy horse, however some horses may require additional support for a number of reasons. There are a large variety of supplements available and choosing suitable products for your horse can seem a little daunting. Our Nutritionist explains exactly what supplements are and how to determine whether your horse may need additional nutritional support…

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