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What Are Supplements and Does My Horse Need One?

Providing a nutritionally balanced diet is the basis to keeping a happy and healthy horse, however some horses may require additional support for number of reasons. There are a large variety of supplements available and choosing suitable products for your horse can seem a little daunting. Our Nutritionist explains exactly what supplements are and how to determine whether your horse may need additional nutritional support…

What Are Supplements and Does My Horse Need One?

Equine Hoof Anatomy

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains very complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today?

 

Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine hoof and explains some issues which can occur in our horses’ feet.

Equine Hoof Anatomy

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

Maintaining Your Horse's Paddock

With the country in lockdown, many horse owners have decided to turn their horses out 24/7, therefore, following correct paddock management techniques is vital to ensure that your grass is well looked after and growing as efficiently as possible! Our Nutritionist explains what you should be doing to maintain your paddocks at this time of year...

Maintaining Your Horse's Paddock

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

Types of Grazing Systems and Pasture Management

Our Nutritionist explains the nutrients which grass provides and what you may need to consider when checking your horse’s field. We also discuss various different grazing methods for horses, as well as vital management practices which will help to give your horse the perfect paddock.

Types of Grazing Systems and Pasture Management

How to help laminitis-prone ponies

How to Help Laminitis Prone Ponies...
How to help laminitis-prone ponies