Introduction to Eventing Prep As the UK eventing season draws near, getting your horse in optimal shape is essential. Eventing, often likened to a triathlon for horses, requires agility, stamina, and strength, particularly during the demanding cross-country phase. Starting early...
Discover the vital components of equestrian care, from grooming essentials to riding gear and stable supplies. Enhance your equestrian experience with seasonal care products and proper maintenance strategies, all available through Chestnut Mill’s extensive range. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to support a healthy and safe journey for both horse and rider.
As winter engulfs the UK, horse owners are reminded of the myriad challenges cold weather presents. Comprehensive care is key to maintaining equine health and comfort during these harsher months. This expert guide explores essential winter care practices, including shelter, nutrition, and preventative health measures tailored to ensure your horse weathers the season in peak condition. Explore our recommended products and supportive resources designed to assist in every aspect of managing equine well-being this winter.
As winter approaches, it's crucial to ensure your stable provides a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for your horses. Discover essential tips for assessing your stable, optimizing bedding and insulation, controlling temperature and ventilation, and ensuring proper hydration and nutrition. Learn how to stock up on essentials and safeguard your stable against winter's challenges with practical advice and reliable products from Chestnut Mill.
As autumn begins to unfold, it's essential to focus on the health and well-being of our equine companions. With the shift in weather patterns, considerations such as autumn horse vaccinations in the UK and proper hoof care in wet weather...
As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp air of autumn, it’s essential to start considering how these seasonal changes will impact your horse's care. "Adjusting horse feed for autumn" is critical, particularly in the UK, where...
Recovery Mash is specifically formulated to support horses’ recovery and fuel their performance. You can feed every day or as and when required. It is suitable for a wide range of horses and ponies thanks to its low sugar and starch...
Cobalt has not been added to horse feed or supplements made by reputable manufacturers since 2010 when cobalt carbonate (the salt added to premixes) was declared potentially carcinogenic for the people working in the premix plant because of its small...
The primary function of iron is as a component of haemoglobin, which is vital for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. It is also a component of other proteins e.g. myoglobin, which transports oxygen in muscle...
Selenium needs to work in conjunction with vitamin E in order for them both to act as antioxidants to help maintain healthy cell function, repair DNA and reduce tissue damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are normally produced during...
Iodine is very well known as it is contained in thyroid hormones e.g. thyroxin, a powerful hormone, contained largely in the thyroid gland, which controls growth and is essential for healthy metabolism, thermoregulation and reproduction. Therefore iodine is also essential...
Manganese is well known for its role in bone and cartilage formation. It is essential for the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides and chondroitin sulphate, the latter itself being needed for cartilage synthesis. It is also essential for a healthy central nervous...
