Nutritional Articles

Feeding Horses in Summer

Feeding Horses in Summer

Summer is well and truly here, remember it's important to feed for the season and climate Late Summer brings long days, and hot sun beaming down on grass that's slowly...

Feeding Horses in Summer

Summer is well and truly here, remember it's important to feed for the season and climate Late Summer brings long days, and hot sun beaming down on grass that's slowly...

Feeding Native Horses

Feeding Native Horses

If you own a native or hardy type you'll likely know it can be a challenge to find the correct nutritional balance as they have evolved over hundreds of years...

Feeding Native Horses

If you own a native or hardy type you'll likely know it can be a challenge to find the correct nutritional balance as they have evolved over hundreds of years...

Feeding Senior Horses

Feeding Senior Horses

Feeding older horses can present a wide range of considerations.

Feeding Senior Horses

Feeding older horses can present a wide range of considerations.

Winter weight loss - FOR THE GOOD of your overweight pony or horse

Winter weight loss - FOR THE GOOD of your overw...

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...

Winter weight loss - FOR THE GOOD of your overw...

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?

In nutritional terms, what should I consider as...

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...

In nutritional terms, what should I consider as...

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...

Spring grass, spring fever, or Dr. Green? – Too much energy? Behavioural changes? Digestive upset?

Spring grass, spring fever, or Dr. Green? – Too...

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...

Spring grass, spring fever, or Dr. Green? – Too...

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...