by chris | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse nutrition
With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins can be found everywhere. At this time of year many of our customers may be wondering if it is safe to feed pumpkin to their horse as a treat. Pumpkin, like many of other fruits and vegetables, is suitable to feed to...
by chris | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog, Horse nutrition
As someone who has designed, formulated, manufactured, trialled and sold supplements through my own company and for partner companies, I am intrigued when I see companies making statements to the effect that their products do not include any “fillers” or “bulking...
by chris | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, Competition horses, Horse health
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is now diagnosed as often as colic and arthritis. In fact 50-90% of adult horses have ulcers currently. However, the mechanism whereby ulcers occur is often misunderstood and prevention is tricky. In todays blog, we will be...
by chris | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Horse health, Horse nutrition
Laminitis is a devastating and all too common condition that affects horses worldwide. It is a complex and painful disorder that involves the inflammation and breakdown of the sensitive laminae within the hoof. It’s not only causes excruciating discomfort but...
by chris | Jul 27, 2023 | Blog, Competition horses, Horse nutrition
You may have heard people on the yard talk about feeding a hay replacer and wondered what exactly that is. In today’s blog post we’re going to talk all about hay replacers and their benefits (they’re not just for veterans!) as well as the long awaited return of Pure...
by chris | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, Horse nutrition
Seasonal variations in the appearance of your Pure Feed We sometimes get asked by our customers, why their latest bag of Pure Feed looks different to a previous bag. There is a very good explanation for this. Our feeds are manufactured with the horse’s digestive...
by chris | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse care & management
Dr David Marlin Dr David Marlin is a world renowned scientist and has been involved with horses his whole life. After completing his PhD looking at the effects of exercise and training on Thoroughbred racehorses David has gone on to work for The Animal Health Trust,...
by chris | Apr 30, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse nutrition
During the first 8 months of pregnancy in the maiden or broodmare (without foal at foot), the nutritional requirements do not vary a great deal in comparison to those normal maintenance levels. Little or no additional nutrition is required. Feeding in the late stages...
by chris | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse health
As the nights draw in and the thermometer goes into negative figures, some equine winter illnesses and conditions become more prevalent. Horse owners should be aware of these illnesses and adapt their management techniques to reduce their occurrence. Key Facts: Move...
by chris | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse care & management
Fireworks: 7 top tips for keeping calm As the nights begin to draw in, we get ever closer to every horse owners worst nightmare; firework season. This time of year, can bring stress and anxiety to horses and owners alike. As horses are prey animals, they have evolved...
by chris | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse health, Horse supplements
Have you ever wondered what exactly that big tub of electrolytes in your feed room does? Why people recommend feeding them in hot and cold weather? And what exactly they do for your horse? Look no further than today’s blog post! What are electrolytes?...
by chris | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse health
Dr David Marlin Dr David Marlin is a world renowned scientist and has been involved with horses his whole life. After completing his PhD looking at the effects of exercise and training on Thoroughbred racehorses David has gone on to work for The Animal Health Trust,... 
