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Dapples are traditionally thought to be a sign of good health, but other factors also influence their appearance.

A balanced gut microbiota supports effective communication between the gut and brain via the vagus nerve, influencing stress, digestion, and mood.

As horse owners, we often think a great deal about what it takes for a horse to complete Badminton and other 5* three-day events, but what about the riders?

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.

In the context of training, microdamage caused by fatiguing the muscle actually creates the physiological adaptations that result in fitter, stronger horses with a better endurance capacity.

Discover how to recognise and manage pollen allergies in horses. Learn about common symptoms like coughing and headshaking, what triggers them, and practical tips to keep your horse comfortable during allergy season.

Most of the time when sand is ingested by the horse, it will pass through the digestive system with food and be excreted out. However, its abrasive nature can irritate the horse's intestinal lining leading to loose stools, and in larger amounts, sand can accumulate, slowing the passage of food, and cause serious issues such as weight loss, colic, or even impaction.

For some horses fly irritation can cause sudden behavioral changes in the field, in hand and when ridden. This can include leg stomping/kicking, lack of concentration, consistent tail swatting and head shaking.

Our Registered Nutritionist Stephanie Hyland MSc. takes a look at some of the questions you have asked us about spring.

Feedmark Nutritionist, reviews the nutritional requirements of growing foals from weaning to twelve months.

Feedmark's Nutritionist explores the nutritional requirements of the broodmare during foaling, and how this changes once the foal is born.

BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) set up a scheme in 2009 aimed at reducing the risk of NOPS in equine feeds. We look at what NOPS are and how you can keep them out of your horse's system.