02
Oct
As your horse’s routine changes with the seasons, are you making adjustments to their diet?
Our Nutritionist warns of important steps to take to ensure your horse’s safety, and gives an easy guide on how to introduce new feeds gradually.
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Blog posts tagged with 'laminitis'
11
Sep
Maintaining an ideal weight can be very difficult for certain horses and ponies, particularly when fresh flushes of grass are appearing in paddocks.
Here are 9 helpful tips for managing overweight horses, promoting weight loss and optimising the diet to provide essential nutrients without excess calories.
21
Aug
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...
Providing a nutritionally balanced diet is the basis to keeping a happy and healthy horse, however some horses may require additional support for a number of reasons. There are a large variety of supplements available and choosing suitable products for your horse can seem a little daunting. Our Nutritionist explains exactly what supplements are and how to determine whether your horse may need additional nutritional support…
05
Jun
We’ve probably all heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains very complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today?
Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine hoof and explains some issues which can occur in our horses’ feet.
The horse is known as a hindgut fermenter, this means that they break down a large amount of fibre in the large intestine. Our Nutritionist investigates prebiotics and probiotics, explaining what they are and why they are important in the equine digestive system.
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...
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.
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.
Does your horse have Laminititis or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)? Our Nutritionist explains these debilitating conditions and how you can manage your horse to reduce the risk...