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Allergies and Intolerances in Horses

Are you concerned that your horse may have an allergy or intolerance? Our Nutritionist, explains the different signs and symptoms to watch out for and tips on how to assist your horse if you suspect they may have an allergy or intolerance.

Allergies and Intolerances in Horses

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

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: 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, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: Why Are They Important?

Don't Mess With Feeding Rates...

Do you feed the correct feeding rates for your horse’s bodyweight? Our Nutritionist explains the importance of calculated feeding rates and why you should ensure your horse is receiving the accurate quantity of supplements and feeds.

Don't Mess With Feeding Rates...

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?

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

Super Fibres and How They Can Help Your Horse

Fibre plays a highly important role in the horse’s diet both in the wild and domestically for horses in no work to those in very hard work. It is also important metabolically and biochemically. Fibre can be commonly found in feedstuffs such as grass, conserved forages like hay and haylage as well as chaffs, however it is also found in feedstuffs known as super fibres. Our Nutritionist explains these "Super Fibres" and what they can mean for your horse...

Super Fibres and How They Can Help Your Horse

Hay vs. Haylage

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...

Hay vs. Haylage

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

Bringing a horse back into work

With the arrival of spring comes the time of year when many riders will be bringing their horse's back into work... Our Nutritionist discusses the steps involved when bringing horses back up to full fitness and the important things to remember. Whether your horse has been off work due to injury or just turned away for a relaxing winter, here's all you need to know before you begin the fittening process.

Bringing a horse back into work

4 tips to keep your horse healthy this winter

We are now in the depth of winter, and lush summer paddocks have long disappeared. Instead, many horses are stabled for numerous hours of the day, and turned out on sparse winter paddocks. Your horse’s feeding regime may need to be altered to keep them healthy through these winter conditions, so here are four of the most basic, but also the most important things to consider.

4 tips to keep your horse healthy this winter

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