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How To Help Your Horses Dry Or Itchy Skin | Equine Science Matters™

Healthy skin and a shiny coat are important indicators of your horse's overall wellbeing. Discover how balanced nutrition, effective management, and proper skin care work together to support optimal horse skin health and coat condition.

How To Help Your Horses Dry Or Itchy Skin | Equine Science Matters™

Fuel or Filler? What is the Real Nutrient Content of Grass for Horses? | Equine Science Matters™

Pasture is a key part of the equine diet, but its nutritional value changes with season, weather, and plant maturity. Levels of water-soluble carbohydrates, fibre, and protein can vary widely, influencing energy intake, hindgut health, and laminitis risk. Careful pasture and feeding management help ensure horses receive adequate nutrients without excess calories, particularly in native breeds, good-doers, and horses prone to weight gain.

Fuel or Filler? What is the Real Nutrient Content of Grass for Horses? | Equine Science Matters™

Equine Obesity - A Ticking Time Bomb? | Equine Science Matters™

Equine obesity is now one of the most common welfare concerns in UK horses and ponies, increasing the risk of serious health conditions such as laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. This article explores why excess body fat is more than a cosmetic issue and provides practical, science-based strategies for managing weight through grazing control, nutrition, exercise and regular monitoring.

Equine Obesity - A Ticking Time Bomb? | Equine Science Matters™

Keeping safe whilst competing: Understanding NOPS | Equine Science Matters™

Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances (NOPS) can sometimes lead to accidental doping in competition horses. This article explains what NOPS are, where they are commonly found, and the practical steps riders can take to reduce the risk of contamination and stay compliant with Clean Sport rules.

Keeping safe whilst competing: Understanding NOPS | Equine Science Matters™