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How to Treat Your Horse This Christmas

During the festive period, we like to treat our horses as we do our family and friends. Our Nutritionist looks into the different ways in which you can reward and entertain your horse this Christmas!

How to Treat Your Horse This Christmas

Focus on: Laminitis in Summer

Summer 2023 is a far cry from the searing heat we experienced last year. Whereas last year saw brown, parched paddocks and fields the alternating rain and warm sunshine that we have had this summer has kept our fields green. For those of us who have horses and ponies at risk of laminitis this weather means constant vigilance and being alert to any signs of obesity or sickness.

Focus on: Laminitis in Summer

Nutritional support for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction

Dr. Stephanie Wood discusses Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and the effects on equids.

Nutritional support for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction

Energy sources for the performance horse

Feedmark’s Senior Nutritionist, outlines the different energy pathways and dietary options for supporting optimum performance and it's relevance to horses with greater exercise demands.

Energy sources for the performance horse

Update on laminitis

Laminitis is now considered to be a syndrome associated with systemic disease (sepsis or endocrine disease) or altered weight bearing rather than being a disease itself. Nicola Menzies-Gow takes an in-depth look into laminitis...

Update on laminitis

Equine metabolic syndrome

Discover the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Learn how to care for horses with EMS and reduce the risk of complications like laminitis.

Equine metabolic syndrome

Forage Options for Horses

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.

Forage Options for Horses

Helping Horses to Moult

Our nutritionist discusses hormone imbalances in equines – discover tips on managing non-shedding winter coats along with optimising health and comfort through nutrition.

Helping Horses to Moult

Dietary Changes in Horses

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.

Dietary Changes in Horses

Keeping Your Horse Comfortable in a Heatwave

Summer can be a wonderful time to get out and about with your horse and have some fun, however the high temperatures can prove dangerous for some horses and result in dehydration and heatstroke. It is therefore important to take on certain management practices to keep your horse happy and healthy in the heat.

Keeping Your Horse Comfortable in a Heatwave

Maintaining Your Horse's Paddock

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...

Maintaining Your Horse's Paddock

Carbohydrates for Horses – Sugar, Starch and Fibre

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.

Carbohydrates for Horses – Sugar, Starch and Fibre

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