Blog posts of '2023' 'June'

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.

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.