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Your horse's skin is incredibly important as not only does it offer protection, but it is the horse’s first line of defence from external factors of the environment. Our Nutritionist discusses skin conditions and explains what you can do to encourage optimal skin and coat health for your horse.

To celebrate BETA Feed Awareness Week this year, our Nutritionist shares some interesting facts on equine nutrition and also some myth busters too!

Does your horse get fat legs? In this blog, our Nutritionist explains the lymphatic system in horses.

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...

As part of our partnership with the fantastic charity, the Animal Heath Trust, we were the main sponsor of the AHT UK Equestrian Awards this year, which were held at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in London. Stars from the equine world gathered for this celebratory evening, along with the President of the Animal Health Trust, HRH The Princess Royal, who presented the awards to the various winners including professional riders from multiple disciplines, talented trainers and veterinarians. Read on to find out more about this super, star-studded event...

Does winter mean more work or less work for your horse? Our Nutritionist offers some helpful advice for maintaining ideal weight and condition of your horse throughout the colder months.

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.

Feedmark are proud to be part of the BETA NOPS Quality Assurance Scheme but what does this actually mean and why is it important? All horse owners should be aware of this, particularly if your horse competes. Our Nutritionist explains all...

Optimum health and welfare of animals is also our main goal here at Feedmark and we are delighted to support such a worthy cause. As part of this exciting partnership, we are the lead sponsors of the AHT UK Equestrian Awards which take place on Wednesday 16th October 2019 and are held at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in London.

Feedmark will be supporting the Animal Health Trust, a veterinary and scientific research charity. The AHT exist to improve the welfare of horses, dogs and cats. Feedmark will be working alongside the Animal Health Trust over the next three years.

Our Nutritionist explains the nutrients which grass provides and what you may need to consider when checking your horse’s field. We also discuss various different grazing methods for horses, as well as vital management practices which will help to give your horse the perfect paddock.