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Poisonous Plants For Horses

As autumn creeps in it is time to be vigilant to the additional plants and trees that pose a threat to your horse. We look at some of the most common and what they could mean for your horse.

Poisonous Plants For Horses

Feedmark’s quality control in the spotlight at Regional Dressage Championships

Feedmark’s commitment to the Clean Sport initiative was put to the test when Feedmark's Fandango was randomly selected for the FEI Anti-Doping test at Bury Farm Regional Dressage Championships.

Feedmark’s quality control in the spotlight at Regional Dressage Championships

Should I Feed Chondroitin for Joint Health?

Human studies have shown that supplementation with Chondroitin sulphate supports joint pain and maintains articular function - so should you be feeding it to your horse?

Should I Feed Chondroitin for Joint Health?

Focus: Boswellia

The active components in Boswellia have been shown to reduce inflammation and help with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.

Focus: Boswellia

When thinking of the digestive system many people start at the stomach but of course the digestive system starts with the mouth. We take a look at equine dental health including tooth types and potential problems.

Equine Dental Health

Avoiding Dehydration

We’re finally starting to see some warmer weather and although it’s not the searing heat of 2022 we still need to ensure our horses are well hydrated – even on cloudy days.

Avoiding Dehydration

Focus on: Saliva

The more the horse chews, the more saliva is produced. We look at the important role that saliva plays in your horse's wellbeing.

Focus on: Saliva

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

Environmental Stress

With the forecast of thunderstorms across the country over the coming weeks, we look at how to keep your horse calmer if they are prone to getting stressed and anxious during weather changes and other times.

Environmental Stress

What are Herbal NOPS?

Herbal NOPS can be naturally present in certain herbs or are substances that originate from weeds. It is important to be aware of NOPS classifications as this could affect you if you are competing. We look at some of the common NOPS that you may come across.

What are Herbal NOPS?

Feeding good-doers during the Summer

Managing good-doer types can be hard as it can feel like you must constantly keep an eye on their weight and what they are eating otherwise the pounds will pile on overnight. We look at some key points for keeping their waistlines in check.

Feeding good-doers during the Summer

Focus On: Joint Health

Due to a poor design, horses have relatively small joints in comparison to their body size, so a lot of pressure is put upon these joints. However, we see more issues in the domesticated horse than its feral counterpart, suggesting that the way we look after our horses can increase the risk of joint degeneration/injury.

Focus On: Joint Health

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