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With the forecast of thunderstorms across the country over the coming weeks, we look at how to keep your horse calmer if they are prone to getting stressed and anxious during weather changes and other times.

Herbal NOPS can be naturally present in certain herbs or are substances that originate from weeds. It is important to be aware of NOPS classifications as this could affect you if you are competing. We look at some of the common NOPS that you may come across.

Managing good-doer types can be hard as it can feel like you must constantly keep an eye on their weight and what they are eating otherwise the pounds will pile on overnight. We look at some key points for keeping their waistlines in check.

Due to a poor design, horses have relatively small joints in comparison to their body size, so a lot of pressure is put upon these joints. However, we see more issues in the domesticated horse than its feral counterpart, suggesting that the way we look after our horses can increase the risk of joint degeneration/injury.

Horses sweat to help them regulate their temperature and evaporation of sweat on the skins surface is responsible for up to 70% of heat loss during exercise. Horses can lose 3.2 gallons of water an hour through sweating as well as important electrolytes. We look at what you can do to prevent your horse from getting dehydrated.

Forage should form the basis of every horse’s diet, regardless of their individual nutritional requirements and workload. It is important for the horse's physiological and psychological welfare. We look at how much to feed and the effects of correct feeding.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Stephanie Wood explains how the Feedmark team create your horse's Bespoke All-In-One™ to make a truly personalised formulation.