Your horse’s gut plays such an important role in maintaining health and wellbeing. Professor Jo-Anne Murray, discusses your horse's gastrointestinal structure and function...
45 YEARS AT THE CENTRE OF EQUINE NUTRITION™
Blog posts tagged with 'grass'
25
Feb
Dr Wood discusses hormone imbalances in equines – discover tips on managing non-shedding winter coats along with optimising health and comfort through nutrition.
Keeping our equine friends entertained whilst stabled can be a challenging task, so we sought help from leading stars in the Dressage and Eventing worlds... Here are some helpful tips and tricks from our talented Feedmark Riders, to assist you in keeping your horse calm and happy during prolonged periods in the stable.
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With many countries back in lockdown, none of us are currently able to go on holiday, but that’s not to say that our horses can’t have their own winter break. Our Nutritionist, Abbie, explains how to get your horse ready for a winter holiday and important tips to consider whilst they are resting.
The winter months are creeping in on us! Not only is it time to prepare ourselves for the drop in temperatures, the frequent rain, and the endless supply of mud, but we must also prepare our turnout areas before the harsh weather is upon us...
Our Nutritionist, Ellen, shares some top tips on getting your horse’s turnout pasture fit and ready for the colder period.
This week, we look at nutrient deficiencies, how they are prevented and whether your horse is likely to be at risk... Discover more and find out how to ensure your horse is receiving adequate nutrition for optimal health.
How does your horse cope in the heat? Our Senior Nutritionist, Abbie, gives some expert tips on keeping your horse cool and comfortable in hot weather.
She also has some helpful advice on creating refreshing treats for your horse and explains how to spot signs of heatstroke along with a plan of action if your horse were to experience it...
With the country in lockdown, many horse owners have decided to turn their horses out 24/7, therefore, following correct paddock management techniques is vital to ensure that your grass is well looked after and growing as efficiently as possible! Our Nutritionist explains what you should be doing to maintain your paddocks at this time of year...
17
Jan
In light of National Obesity Awareness week, our Nutritionist takes a look at equine obesity and how you can take advantage of this colder season to get your horse to a healthier weight. It’s the ideal time to assess your horse’s bodyweight and condition, here is some helpful guidance on doing this…
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.
17
Jul
Forage should make up the largest part of your horse’s daily diet, but do you know which forage is best for your horse and how much he should be consuming every day? In this week’s blog, our Nutritionist discusses the different types of forage and some important tips which are easy to forget...