Nutritional Articles

Obesity in ponies and horses - A growing concern?

Obesity in ponies and horses - A growing concern?

Obesity is a growing concern and the leading health risk for ponies and horses.   What is obesity? When calorie intake exceeds calories burned through movement and exercise. Excess body...

Obesity in ponies and horses - A growing concern?

Obesity is a growing concern and the leading health risk for ponies and horses.   What is obesity? When calorie intake exceeds calories burned through movement and exercise. Excess body...

Laminitis - Think now

Laminitis - Think now

What is Laminitis? “Bacteria breaks down undigested material causing acidity in the hindgut, which kills the bacteria that digests fibre. As the bacteria die, they release toxins into the gut,...

Laminitis - Think now

What is Laminitis? “Bacteria breaks down undigested material causing acidity in the hindgut, which kills the bacteria that digests fibre. As the bacteria die, they release toxins into the gut,...

Winter feeding top tips for competition horses

Winter feeding top tips for competition horses

Winter feeding top tips for competition horses As horses become stabled for extended periods of time, and are clipped out for competition, you may find excitable behaviour becomes more prevalent....

Winter feeding top tips for competition horses

Winter feeding top tips for competition horses As horses become stabled for extended periods of time, and are clipped out for competition, you may find excitable behaviour becomes more prevalent....

Feeding horses in Autumn and Winter. Blue Chip Feed. Feeding for Condition. Feeding for winter weight loss.

What do I need to consider in terms of nutritio...

As autumn begins, grass growth slows, and its nutritional profile becomes deficient in key vitamins and minerals. Horses tend to spend more time stabled, and as a consequence it’s an...

What do I need to consider in terms of nutritio...

As autumn begins, grass growth slows, and its nutritional profile becomes deficient in key vitamins and minerals. Horses tend to spend more time stabled, and as a consequence it’s an...

‘Spring Fever' – Fact or Fiction? | Blue Chip

‘Spring Fever' – Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why your horse turns into a fire breathing dragon in Spring?   The grass has started to grow – its warmer, the sun is out and it’s also...

‘Spring Fever' – Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why your horse turns into a fire breathing dragon in Spring?   The grass has started to grow – its warmer, the sun is out and it’s also...