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Equine Pasture Management for Winter

 

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.  

Equine Pasture Management for Winter

Barefoot or Shod?

Should horses be barefoot or shod? Our Nutritionist discusses important factors to consider when deciding whether to shoe or not to shoe your horse. Plus, discover some vital top  tips in improving your horse’s hoof condition through nutrition.

Barefoot or Shod?

What Are Feed Balancers and Would They Help Your Horse?

Our Senior Nutritionist investigates equine feed balancers, how they differ from general vitamin and mineral supplements and what types of horses may benefit from them. Whether you have a good doer, competition horse, or a pony on box rest, find out whether a balancer would suit your horse’s diet…

What Are Feed Balancers and Would They Help Your Horse?

Electrolytes for Horses

Electrolytes are minerals which play an important role within the horse’s body – they are involved in almost all bodily functions including muscle contraction, digestion, neurological functions, and fluid regulation.

 

Our Senior Nutritionist, Ellie, discusses electrolytes and explains how you can provide these for your horse. 

Electrolytes for Horses

Prebiotics and Probiotics, Why Are They Important?

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.

Prebiotics and Probiotics, Why Are They Important?

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

Is Your Horse's Forage Suitable for Their Needs?

Is your horse’s hay or haylage providing sufficient calories and nutrients for their daily needs? Our Nutritionist looks into forage quality and explains how you can tell what your horse is getting from your chosen forage.

We are here to help, so if you have any questions please get in touch.

Is Your Horse's Forage Suitable for Their Needs?

Is Your Horse Obese?

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…

Is Your Horse Obese?

Types of Grazing Systems and Pasture Management

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.

Types of Grazing Systems and Pasture Management

Feedmark’s Complete Feeding Guide for the Competition Horse

Whether you're out every weekend or just every now and again, here's our essential guide to ensure that your horse has the best possible support when they're competing.

Feedmark’s Complete Feeding Guide for the Competition Horse

The Power of Pre and Probiotics

What are pre and probiotics and does your horse or pony really need them in their diet? Our Nutritionist explains how these powerful nutrients work, what they are and how they may benefit your horse. 

The Power of Pre and Probiotics

Feeding your horse for optimum hoof health

Our Nutritionist looks at hoof quality and what you can do to help your horse. She explains what you should feed to optimise hoof health as well as some top tips to encourage growth of healthy horn.

Feeding your horse for optimum hoof health