As the weather warms up and summer progresses flies start to become a problem for us and our horses. There are many products on the market to tackle flies, with varying degrees of effacacy. In this article we look at how you can help your horse avoid flies without resorting to harsh chemicals.
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.
BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) set up a scheme in 2009 aimed at reducing the risk of NOPS in equine feeds. We look at what NOPS are and how you can keep them out of your horse's system.
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.
Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed equine infectious disease worldwide. It is an extremely contagious illness that affects the upper respiratory tract and is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi. But would you know what symptoms to look for in your horse?
If you have a horse that is at risk of laminitis or you are worried about laminitis, what can you do?
You and your horse both communicate via body language and understanding your horse's body language, as well as your own will help improve your relationship and how you understand each other.
Does your horse need a joint support supplement? We look at some commonly asked questions.
With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to prepare your horse for what is to come, so take advantage of our offer and get top tips from our nutritionist on getting your horse ready for the change of season.
As we head into spring, we are all looking forward to longer days and better weather which means we can do more with our horses. Our Registered Nutritionist Stephanie Hyland MSc. takes a look at some of the questions you have asked us about spring.
