Feeding the Hard Keeper Horse
Do you have one of those horses that is hard to keep weight on? One who seems to eat twice as much (or more!) than anyone else’s horse,...
01
Feb
Gastric Ulcers
04
Dec
Equine Gut Health & Gastric Ulcers
Gastric ulcers are quite common in horses of any age, with most studies estimating that between 50 to 90 per cent of horses have gastri...
29
Jan
Top Tips to Prepare your Horse Before Transport
Tips to prepare for transport
In the week leading up to the journey:
Ensure your horses are calm and confident when loading and...
19
Jan
Understanding the Health Risks in Transporting Horses
What are the Health Risks in Transporting Horses?
Education of the horse and preparation of the horse’s gut, immune system and the tra...
16
Jun
CALM Horses
Understanding the links between behaviour, calming supplements and the gut
20
Feb
Gastic Ulcers – The Latest Research
"Oxidative stress is evident in horses with EGUS. Consequently, antioxidant therapy may be indicated for supportive treatment protoco...
27
Jul
Antioxidants in Horse Nutrition
Why are antioxidants important for your horse?
Stress, infection, detoxification of pollutants and exercise are a few factors that can...
16
May
Prebiotics and Probiotics in Equine Nutrition
The billions of tiny microbes inside the digestive tracts of humans, pets and production animals are gaining widespread recognition fro...
30
Mar
When Should I Change My Horse’s Hard Feed?
Although you can look up horse nutrition books and find out how many calories per day your horse needs, feeding exactly the energy inta...
06
May
Top 10 Essential Feeding Tips Every Horse Owner Needs To Know
Horses need roughage - lots of it. Unless they’re overweight, they should never run out of grass or hay.
Roughage can also provide...
08
Apr
Top Tips for Tempting Fussy Equine Eaters to Gobble their Supplements!
Introduce new supplements very gradually - start with just a few grams and increase the amount over a period of a week or more.
Get ...
01
Mar
Supplementing all hay diets when there is no grass
Dry times and a lack of fresh pasture is a real issue in many parts of the country at the moment, causing vitamin deficiencies in horse...
