Knowledge Base June-2023 Page 1

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

Focus On: Dehydration

Horses sweat to help them regulate their temperature and evaporation of sweat on the skins surface is responsible for up to 70% of heat loss during exercise. Horses can lose 3.2 gallons of water an hour through sweating as well as important electrolytes. We look at what you can do to prevent your horse from getting dehydrated.

Focus On: Dehydration

Focus on Forage

Forage should form the basis of every horse’s diet, regardless of their individual nutritional requirements and workload. It is important for the horse's physiological and psychological welfare. We look at how much to feed and the effects of correct feeding.

Focus on Forage

Blog posts of '2023' 'June'

Feeding good-doers during the Summer

Focus On: Joint Health

Focus On: Dehydration

Focus on Forage