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 | Oct 27, 2022 | Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth
Our veteran horses are living longer – what does that mean for their diet? These days, horses typically live longer due to improved knowledge and care but their needs change with age; with that comes the question: what do you feed a veteran horse instead of hay?...
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,...
by chris | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse care & management, Horse health
We love to complain about the weather in the UK when it’s slightly too hot or cold for our liking! With the thermometer rising above 30° for most of England next week, here are our team’s top 10 tips when caring for your horse during hot weather. Whether...
by chris | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse nutrition
What is a horse feed balancer? Balancers are complete feeds. They aim to provide your horse with a concentrated ration of protein, vitamins and minerals. Due to their low intake it makes them a great option for horses and ponies that are good doers. Typically, they...
by chris | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Features and Articles, From the horse's mouth, Horse care & management, Horse health
What is body condition scoring? Body condition scoring is a tool to assess your horse’s overall fat covering to determine if they are a healthy weight. We can use it to monitor weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance. Assessing your horse’s weight throughout... 
