With spring comes warmer longer days and as a result horse care usually a lot easier, not to mention the sheer joy of being out and about in the sun after a long cold wet winter. Although things get easier, there...
Laminitis affects 1 in 10 horses every year, according to the British Horse Society (BHS). Although some horses and ponies are more susceptible to the condition, any equine can succumb to it. As a result of this, it is really...
Wildly recognised for it's many attributes! The best supplement for daily health, respiratory health and as a natural fly repellent. Liquid Garlic Supplements is a highly concentrated liquid form of garlic, commonly fed to horses and ponies for its well-known medicinal properties,...
Symptoms of Gastric Ulcers Poor appetite or change in eating behaviour Weight loss or failure to thrive Irritability and general changes in temperament Reduced performance Abdominal discomfort to girthing or grooming Recurrent mild colic Nutritional Management Tips Allow your...
FORAGE FIRST As we turn the corner from winter to spring (insert cheer here!) the nutritional profile of grazing can change dramatically depending on the weather, with young grass higher in sugar and lower in fibre. Fibre provision is key...
If you have a horse with a nervous nature, you may want to start thinking about how you can manage their stress levels. Stress and digestion are symbiotic; stress can cause digestive issues, and digestive issues can cause stress. Eliminating digestive discomfort needs...
Feed 1/2 a scoop of chaff before exercise which helps prevent stomach acid from splashing onto the upper(squamous) section of the stomach where ulcers can then form. Some horses prefer to stay in, some prefer to be out. Find a...
Check that your horse has plenty of clean, fresh water at all times, whether stabled or turned out. Provide ad-lib forage and small feeds to support both digestive and mental health. This approach provides both a fibre based, trickle fed diet...
Ensure your native has access to suitable low calorie forage and fresh water at all times. Soak or steam hay to reduce calorie and water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content. Forage can be soaked anywhere from an hour to overnight, but remember...
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 to prosper on poor quality grazing. Today many natives tend...
Feed forage first - 1.5% of bodyweight daily e.g. a 500kg horse would be fed 7.5kg dry forage/day Feeding forage maintains a healthy digestive system and reduces boredom, promoting improved physical and mental health for you pony/horse Both the forage...
Feed forage first - at least 1.5% of bodyweight daily - weight your forage daily Whether you have a good or poor doer, feeding forage (ad-lib if possible) maintains a healthy digestive system and reduces boredom, promoting improved physical and...
