As the weather warms up and summer progresses flies start to become a problem for us and our horses. There are many products on the market to tackle flies, with varying degrees of effacacy. In this article we look at how you can help your horse avoid flies without resorting to harsh chemicals.
On average horses produce around 7 – 9 litres of urine per day, and just like humans, a lot can be learned about the health of the animal from monitoring it. Stephanie Hyland RNutr. looks at what your horse's waste water can tell you.
With over 600 cases reported in the UK each year, Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed equine infectious disease worldwide. It is an extremely contagious illness that affects the upper respiratory tract and is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi. But would you know what symptoms to look for in your horse?
Horses and humans are the only mammals that have hypertonic sweat. This means that sweat contains large amounts of electrolytes and both horses and humans can become dehydrated quickly if electrolytes are not replenished adequately. We look at the purpose of electrolytes and how you can help your horse.
Spring has finally sprung, the clocks have gone forward, and the sun is finally making an appearance. With all this comes coat change season and as the daylight hours increase our horses begin to shed their winter coats. See our tips on how to keep your hair when your horse is losing theirs.
If you have a horse that is at risk of laminitis or you are worried about laminitis, what can you do?
With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to prepare your horse for what is to come, so take advantage of our offer and get top tips from our nutritionist on getting your horse ready for the change of season.
Does your horse need a joint support supplement? We look at some commonly asked questions.
As we head into spring, we are all looking forward to longer days and better weather which means we can do more with our horses. Our Registered Nutritionist Stephanie Hyland MSc. takes a look at some of the questions you have asked us about spring.
You and your horse both communicate via body language and understanding your horse's body language, as well as your own will help improve your relationship and how you understand each other.
Steady-Up has been used for years by horse owners to help their horses relax and focus. With over 300 product reviews and a 4.9/5 Feefo rating, we answer your common questions about Steady-Up.
Dr. Stephanie Wood explains how the Feedmark team create your horse's Bespoke All-In-One™ to make a truly personalised formulation.
