Focus on Joint Care Whether your pony or horse is a performance or leisure horse, their joints are subject to general wear and tear. Protecting their joints for longevity will also improve their overall...
Feeding Senior Horses Feeding older horses can present a wide range of considerations, and as ever we continue to treat each horse as an individual. Improving top line may be your primary concern,...
Winter weight loss - FOR THE GOOD of your overweight pony or horse Did you know? Approximately 1/2 of all UK horses are overweight. (The British Equestrian Veterinary Association's (BEVA) ethics and welfare committee, 2019) As many as 70% of native breeds are obese. (The Royal...
In nutritional terms, what should I consider as the grass changes in autumn/winter? As autumn begins, grass growth slows, and the nutritional profile becomes deficient in key vitamins and minerals. Horses tend to spend more time stabled, as a consequence it is an important...
Why should I feed a balancer all year round? Why should I continue feeding a balancer all year round? We bust some myths and answer some common questions raised. “I don’t need to feed a balancer in the summer...
Spring grass, spring fever, or Dr. Green? – Too much energy? Behavioural changes? Digestive upset? How to manage the season of significant changes. Spring grass FACTS Likely higher levels of carbohydrates (sugars and starches), especially in pasture which is overgrazed and stressed. Increased calorie content...
