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Free Personalised Diet Plan

Fill out the user-friendly form on this page, and receive your free personalised diet plan. Give your horse the advantage of customised nutrition for enhanced health, performance, and happiness.

Unleash The Benefits Of A Free, Personalised Diet Plan From For Your Horse.

Our nutritionists will create a tailored feeding programme to ensure your horse receives the perfect balance of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Our personalised diet plans consider age, condition, workload, and specific requirements, promoting overall health and well-being.

Say goodbye to hours of research into horse nutrition. The form for your horse’s information is quick and easy to fill in. Just provide basic information about your horse and you will receive a comprehensive feeding programme within one working day ready to implement.

Need help with the form or want to talk to an expert?

Once you have completed the form, our nutritionists will send you a personalised diet plan for your horse. Alternatively you can speak to a nutritionist by calling 01458 333 333 (Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm).

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How do I choose the right calorie level for my horse? 🤷To get this right, it helps to look at the numbers.Baseline energy needs ⚡️
An average 500 kg horse at rest needs around 65–70 MJ (megajoules) of digestible energy (DE) per day just to maintain bodyweight.Add light work (e.g. hacking 3–4 times a week), and this rises to 75–85 MJ/day.Moderate work (e.g. regular schooling, low-level eventing) pushes it to 90–100 MJ/day.Harder workloads (e.g. advanced eventing, racing) can exceed 120 MJ/day.Winter factor ❄️
Once temperatures dip below the horse’s lower critical temperature (around 0–5°C for a horse with a winter coat), requirements increase by ~2–2.5% for every degree drop. That means on a frosty night at –5°C, a horse may need an extra 15–20 MJ/day simply for staying warm.What does that look like in feed?🐎Grass (summer grazing): Good grass provides ~10 MJ DE per kg of dry matter. A horse can easily meet 80–100 MJ/day on grass alone.Hay: Average meadow hay sits around 7–9 MJ DE per kg of dry matter. To meet 80 MJ, a horse would need 9–11 kg of hay (dry weight) daily, which is achievable but often limited by hay quality or feeding practices.Why does this matter? 🤔
If the diet falls short, the horse mobilises fat (and eventually muscle) to make up the difference, which is why condition loss is so common in winter. On the other hand, oversupplying calories can lead to unwanted weight gain and metabolic strain in good doers.How Pure Feed helps 🩵
Because our complete feeds combine fibre, oil, and a full balancer in every bag, they deliver calories in the same slow-release form the horse’s gut evolved to use. That means:You can top up forage rations with controlled calories.You know vitamins and minerals are always covered.You can choose the right calorie level across our range, from Pure Easy for good doers to Pure Condition Mix for horses needing more support. With no hidden ingredients, preservatives or molasses, there's a Pure Feed for your horse.#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #equinenutrition

How do I choose the right calorie level for my horse? 🤷

To get this right, it helps to look at the numbers.

Baseline energy needs ⚡️
An average 500 kg horse at rest needs around 65–70 MJ (megajoules) of digestible energy (DE) per day just to maintain bodyweight.

Add light work (e.g. hacking 3–4 times a week), and this rises to 75–85 MJ/day.

Moderate work (e.g. regular schooling, low-level eventing) pushes it to 90–100 MJ/day.

Harder workloads (e.g. advanced eventing, racing) can exceed 120 MJ/day.

Winter factor ❄️
Once temperatures dip below the horse’s lower critical temperature (around 0–5°C for a horse with a winter coat), requirements increase by ~2–2.5% for every degree drop. That means on a frosty night at –5°C, a horse may need an extra 15–20 MJ/day simply for staying warm.

What does that look like in feed?🐎

Grass (summer grazing): Good grass provides ~10 MJ DE per kg of dry matter. A horse can easily meet 80–100 MJ/day on grass alone.

Hay: Average meadow hay sits around 7–9 MJ DE per kg of dry matter. To meet 80 MJ, a horse would need 9–11 kg of hay (dry weight) daily, which is achievable but often limited by hay quality or feeding practices.

Why does this matter? 🤔
If the diet falls short, the horse mobilises fat (and eventually muscle) to make up the difference, which is why condition loss is so common in winter. On the other hand, oversupplying calories can lead to unwanted weight gain and metabolic strain in good doers.

How Pure Feed helps 🩵
Because our complete feeds combine fibre, oil, and a full balancer in every bag, they deliver calories in the same slow-release form the horse’s gut evolved to use. That means:

You can top up forage rations with controlled calories.

You know vitamins and minerals are always covered.

You can choose the right calorie level across our range, from Pure Easy for good doers to Pure Condition Mix for horses needing more support. With no hidden ingredients, preservatives or molasses, there`s a Pure Feed for your horse.

#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #equinenutrition
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Why do so many horses drop weight in winter? ❄️ Let us tell you why ...🔥 Colder temps = more calories needed
Once it’s below 0–5°C, your horse needs extra energy just to stay warm. If their diet doesn’t cover it, they’ll burn fat reserves instead.🌾 Forage isn’t as rich as summer grass
Hay and haylage have less energy & fewer vitamins than fresh grass, even if the net looks full.🦠 Gut microbes have to adapt
Switching from grass to hay changes the gut bacteria, meaning they might get less usable energy from the same amount of forage.💨 Energy goes to heat, not weight
More calories are spent on staying warm, especially if they’re still in work.🏠 Routine changes matter
Less turnout, more stabling, and longer gaps between meals can all affect digestion & condition.What helps?
✔️ Ad-lib forage to keep the gut working & generating heat
✔️ Slow-release calories from unmolassed beet, grass fibres or oil
✔️ Vitamin & mineral balance to make up for forage shortfalls
✔️ Check body condition every 2–3 weeksOur complete feeds are designed to tackle exactly these winter challenges. Each one provides:✅  Fibre for gut support and heat generation
✅  Oil for steady, slow-release energy
✅  A full balancer with vitamins and minerals (no extra bucket needed!)So even when winter forage is variable, you know your horse’s diet is still balanced — and their condition is supported right through to spring.To find the right feed for your horse, head on over to www.purefeed.com to claim your FREE personalised diet plan, created by our nutrition team 🩵#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #equinenutrition #allyoufeedislove

Why do so many horses drop weight in winter? ❄️ Let us tell you why ...

🔥 Colder temps = more calories needed
Once it’s below 0–5°C, your horse needs extra energy just to stay warm. If their diet doesn’t cover it, they’ll burn fat reserves instead.

🌾 Forage isn’t as rich as summer grass
Hay and haylage have less energy & fewer vitamins than fresh grass, even if the net looks full.

🦠 Gut microbes have to adapt
Switching from grass to hay changes the gut bacteria, meaning they might get less usable energy from the same amount of forage.

💨 Energy goes to heat, not weight
More calories are spent on staying warm, especially if they’re still in work.

🏠 Routine changes matter
Less turnout, more stabling, and longer gaps between meals can all affect digestion & condition.

What helps?
✔️ Ad-lib forage to keep the gut working & generating heat
✔️ Slow-release calories from unmolassed beet, grass fibres or oil
✔️ Vitamin & mineral balance to make up for forage shortfalls
✔️ Check body condition every 2–3 weeks

Our complete feeds are designed to tackle exactly these winter challenges. Each one provides:

✅ Fibre for gut support and heat generation
✅ Oil for steady, slow-release energy
✅ A full balancer with vitamins and minerals (no extra bucket needed!)

So even when winter forage is variable, you know your horse’s diet is still balanced — and their condition is supported right through to spring.

To find the right feed for your horse, head on over to www.purefeed.com to claim your FREE personalised diet plan, created by our nutrition team 🩵

#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #equinenutrition #allyoufeedislove
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🚫 STOP FEEDING SUPERMARKET OILS ‼️
Adding vegetable oil for extra condition or coat shine might seem harmless — but the fatty acid balance is all wrong for horses.🔸 Horses need both omega-3 (ALA) and omega-6 (LA) — but the ratio is what matters.
Here’s how common oils stack up against grass 👇
🌿 Grass ≈ 3–4:1 (omega-3:omega-6)
🌱 Linseed ≈ 4:1
🥥 Coconut ≈ 1:2
🌰 Soya ≈ 1:7
🌽 Corn ≈ 1:50
🌻 Sunflower ≈ 1:200An excess of omega-6 can:
❌ Increase pro-inflammatory compounds
❌ Slow recovery after exercise
❌ Exacerbate gut sensitivity
❌ Add strain to joints✨ Linseed is naturally rich in omega-3, helping restore balance in hay- and cereal-based diets. It supports anti-inflammatory pathways, a glossy coat, healthy skin, and cell function.💜 Pure Linseed is 100% micronised linseed — highly digestible, naturally high in oil for slow-release energy, a great fibre source, and close to the horse’s natural omega ratio.👉 Head to our website to learn more about Pure Linseed.#purefeed #thepurefeedcompany #purelinseed

🚫 STOP FEEDING SUPERMARKET OILS ‼️
Adding vegetable oil for extra condition or coat shine might seem harmless — but the fatty acid balance is all wrong for horses.

🔸 Horses need both omega-3 (ALA) and omega-6 (LA) — but the ratio is what matters.
Here’s how common oils stack up against grass 👇
🌿 Grass ≈ 3–4:1 (omega-3:omega-6)
🌱 Linseed ≈ 4:1
🥥 Coconut ≈ 1:2
🌰 Soya ≈ 1:7
🌽 Corn ≈ 1:50
🌻 Sunflower ≈ 1:200

An excess of omega-6 can:
❌ Increase pro-inflammatory compounds
❌ Slow recovery after exercise
❌ Exacerbate gut sensitivity
❌ Add strain to joints

✨ Linseed is naturally rich in omega-3, helping restore balance in hay- and cereal-based diets. It supports anti-inflammatory pathways, a glossy coat, healthy skin, and cell function.

💜 Pure Linseed is 100% micronised linseed — highly digestible, naturally high in oil for slow-release energy, a great fibre source, and close to the horse’s natural omega ratio.

👉 Head to our website to learn more about Pure Linseed.

#purefeed #thepurefeedcompany #purelinseed
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All-in-one feed = less clutter, fewer feed bins and less time in the feed room 🩵

All-in-one feed = less clutter, fewer feed bins and less time in the feed room 🩵 ...

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We were delighted to hear from Bronnen about her love for Pure Easy 💚"I have used your feed for about the last 10 years with all the horses and ponies I’ve had. I have an event mare that we have been struggling with soundness issues for the last 2 years so has barely been in work. We never made it out of walk in the last 2 years, yet this is her this morning, fed on pure easy, looking absolutely incredible, like she hasn’t seen a day out of work in her life! Love your feeds so much, thank you!  I always recommend you to anyone who asks. I have a young Connie too who is just starting her ridden career and they are both on pure easy. So simple and easy to use and I trust it to support muscle development without any extra energy than they need. Big fan!"Have you had a Pure Feed success story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Share your experience with us in the comments or tag us in your posts - your horse could be featured next!Thank you Bronnen for taking the time to get in touch 🙌 @bronnen_equestrian#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #poweredbypurefeed

We were delighted to hear from Bronnen about her love for Pure Easy 💚

"I have used your feed for about the last 10 years with all the horses and ponies I’ve had. I have an event mare that we have been struggling with soundness issues for the last 2 years so has barely been in work. We never made it out of walk in the last 2 years, yet this is her this morning, fed on pure easy, looking absolutely incredible, like she hasn’t seen a day out of work in her life! Love your feeds so much, thank you! I always recommend you to anyone who asks. I have a young Connie too who is just starting her ridden career and they are both on pure easy. So simple and easy to use and I trust it to support muscle development without any extra energy than they need. Big fan!"

Have you had a Pure Feed success story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Share your experience with us in the comments or tag us in your posts - your horse could be featured next!

Thank you Bronnen for taking the time to get in touch 🙌 @bronnen_equestrian

#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #poweredbypurefeed
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Worried about Winter fizz, but your horse needs to gain weight?It’s a situation we hear all the time, especially in winter when horses need more calories to maintain condition, but no one wants a fizzy, unrideable horse.Fast-release energy mainly comes from starch and sugars (found in cereals like oats, barley, maize). These are broken down in the small intestine into glucose, which causes a rapid rise in blood sugar. Result? A quick burst of energy, often linked with sharper behaviour or “fizz”.Slow-release energy comes from fibre and oil. Fibre is fermented in the hindgut by microbes into volatile fatty acids (VFAs), while oil is broken down into fatty acids in the small intestine. Both provide a steady, sustained fuel source without the glucose spikes. Result? More stamina, better weight maintenance, and a calmer, more consistent way of providing calories.Why does this matter in winter?
Many horses lose condition as the cold increases calorie demand. Owners worry about upping feed in case it makes their horse hot, but if the calories come from slow-release sources, they can safely support condition without unwanted fizz.
Our Condition Mix is built on fibre, oil, and unmolassed beet, not high-starch cereals. That means it delivers the extra calories your horse needs for condition in a controlled, slow-release form. Energy for weight maintenance and work, without the behaviour spike.💬 Want us to create a tailored winter feeding plan for your horse? Comment “DIET PLAN” below and we’ll be in touch!#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #equinenutrition #allyoufeedislove📸 @joelsebhart @ruthpotterpr

Worried about Winter fizz, but your horse needs to gain weight?

It’s a situation we hear all the time, especially in winter when horses need more calories to maintain condition, but no one wants a fizzy, unrideable horse.

Fast-release energy mainly comes from starch and sugars (found in cereals like oats, barley, maize). These are broken down in the small intestine into glucose, which causes a rapid rise in blood sugar. Result? A quick burst of energy, often linked with sharper behaviour or “fizz”.

Slow-release energy comes from fibre and oil. Fibre is fermented in the hindgut by microbes into volatile fatty acids (VFAs), while oil is broken down into fatty acids in the small intestine. Both provide a steady, sustained fuel source without the glucose spikes. Result? More stamina, better weight maintenance, and a calmer, more consistent way of providing calories.

Why does this matter in winter?
Many horses lose condition as the cold increases calorie demand. Owners worry about upping feed in case it makes their horse hot, but if the calories come from slow-release sources, they can safely support condition without unwanted fizz.
Our Condition Mix is built on fibre, oil, and unmolassed beet, not high-starch cereals. That means it delivers the extra calories your horse needs for condition in a controlled, slow-release form. Energy for weight maintenance and work, without the behaviour spike.

💬 Want us to create a tailored winter feeding plan for your horse? Comment “DIET PLAN” below and we’ll be in touch!

#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #equinenutrition #allyoufeedislove

📸 @joelsebhart @ruthpotterpr
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Looking for Pure Feed in Rugby?
Or ready to switch to a simpler, more natural way of feeding?
We’re thrilled to announce that Tower Farm Saddlery is now stocking Pure Feed 🎉
Our complete feeds combine fibre, balancer, and oil in one convenient bag, giving your horse everything they need while saving you time and effort.📍 Head to our Stockist Map to find Tower Farm and your nearest stockist: https://www.purefeed.com/stockists/

Looking for Pure Feed in Rugby?
Or ready to switch to a simpler, more natural way of feeding?
We’re thrilled to announce that Tower Farm Saddlery is now stocking Pure Feed 🎉
Our complete feeds combine fibre, balancer, and oil in one convenient bag, giving your horse everything they need while saving you time and effort.

📍 Head to our Stockist Map to find Tower Farm and your nearest stockist: https://www.purefeed.com/stockists/
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Are you worried about hay shortages, quality or price?This year, we’re hearing the same thing from yards across the country:
🔹 Lower hay yields
🔹 Skyrocketing prices
🔹 Bales arriving late or not at all
🔹 And when they do? Inconsistent quality and unpredictable sugar levelsAll of this makes it harder to manage your horse’s diet especially if they’re sensitive, on soaked forage, or prone to weight loss.That’s where Pure Meadow Mash steps in.
🌿 Made from super fibres, it provides a highly digestible, low-sugar source of fibre, calories and hydration, no surprises, no stress.Unlike hay, which can vary in protein, sugar, and digestibility depending on the cut, weather and storage, Pure Meadow Mash delivers consistent, controlled nutrition in every bowl.Why choose it?✔️ A reliable forage replacer; perfect if hay is in short supply or poor quality
✔️ Very low sugar and starch; suitable for laminitics, PPID and EMS
✔️ Soft, soaked fibre; ideal for older horses, dental issues or fussy eaters
✔️ Supports digestion and hydration; especially valuable in cold weather when horses drink lessIt’s everything we wish hay could be this year: consistent, balanced, and ready when you need it.Learn more about Pure Feed Meadow Mash on our website (link in bio 💻)#purefeed  #equinenutrition  #allyoufeedislove  #meadowmash

Are you worried about hay shortages, quality or price?

This year, we’re hearing the same thing from yards across the country:
🔹 Lower hay yields
🔹 Skyrocketing prices
🔹 Bales arriving late or not at all
🔹 And when they do? Inconsistent quality and unpredictable sugar levels

All of this makes it harder to manage your horse’s diet especially if they’re sensitive, on soaked forage, or prone to weight loss.

That’s where Pure Meadow Mash steps in.
🌿 Made from super fibres, it provides a highly digestible, low-sugar source of fibre, calories and hydration, no surprises, no stress.

Unlike hay, which can vary in protein, sugar, and digestibility depending on the cut, weather and storage, Pure Meadow Mash delivers consistent, controlled nutrition in every bowl.

Why choose it?

✔️ A reliable forage replacer; perfect if hay is in short supply or poor quality
✔️ Very low sugar and starch; suitable for laminitics, PPID and EMS
✔️ Soft, soaked fibre; ideal for older horses, dental issues or fussy eaters
✔️ Supports digestion and hydration; especially valuable in cold weather when horses drink less

It’s everything we wish hay could be this year: consistent, balanced, and ready when you need it.

Learn more about Pure Feed Meadow Mash on our website (link in bio 💻)

#purefeed #equinenutrition #allyoufeedislove #meadowmash
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✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate Pure Feed look - our always popular, highly sought-after kit! 🐴💛The Prize includes:
• The legendary  Pure Feed branded Stormtech gilet
• Exclusive money-can’t-buy Pure Feed branded Le Mieux saddle pad (in cc or dr)
• £20 Pure Feed voucher towards your horse’s favourite feedHow to enter:
1️⃣ Make sure you’re following @thepurefeedcompany
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each new comment with a tag counts as an entry!)📅  The winner will be announced on the 30th September
🏆 The winner will be picked at random and contacted directly by us
🇬🇧 UK entries onlyThis giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.Good luck 🍀
#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #equinegiveaway

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨

We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate Pure Feed look - our always popular, highly sought-after kit! 🐴💛

The Prize includes:
• The legendary Pure Feed branded Stormtech gilet
• Exclusive money-can’t-buy Pure Feed branded Le Mieux saddle pad (in cc or dr)
• £20 Pure Feed voucher towards your horse’s favourite feed

How to enter:
1️⃣ Make sure you’re following @thepurefeedcompany
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each new comment with a tag counts as an entry!)

📅 The winner will be announced on the 30th September
🏆 The winner will be picked at random and contacted directly by us
🇬🇧 UK entries only

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

Good luck 🍀
#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #allyoufeedislove #equinegiveaway
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We’re pleased to share that Horse & Hen are a Pure Feed stockist! 🛒
@horse_and_hen📞 01629 55084You can find Horse & Hen in Matlock, 📍 DE4 5NDFor more information have a look at their website www.horseandhen.co.uk 💻We love supporting our stockists! If you supply Pure Feed and would like us to showcase your business, please reach out to marketing@purefeed.com for your own stockist spotlight post ⭐️Alternatively if you're a retailer interested in stocking Pure Feed, we’d love to hear from you!#Proudtostockpurefeed #thepurefeedcompany #purefeed

We’re pleased to share that Horse & Hen are a Pure Feed stockist! 🛒
@horse_and_hen

📞 01629 55084

You can find Horse & Hen in Matlock, 📍 DE4 5ND


For more information have a look at their website www.horseandhen.co.uk 💻

We love supporting our stockists! If you supply Pure Feed and would like us to showcase your business, please reach out to marketing@purefeed.com for your own stockist spotlight post ⭐️

Alternatively if you`re a retailer interested in stocking Pure Feed, we’d love to hear from you!

#Proudtostockpurefeed #thepurefeedcompany #purefeed
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🥣 Meadow Mash = box rest saviour!Tara might wear more than she eats, but this simple feed was a real game changer for her. During a period of box rest she started refusing her normal hay, which made it tricky to keep her fibre intake and hydration levels up.Enter Meadow Mash. Its soft, soaked fibre was easy for her to eat, helped her stay hydrated, and most importantly, kept her gut moving when she needed it most!#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #dietplan #equinenutrition

🥣 Meadow Mash = box rest saviour!

Tara might wear more than she eats, but this simple feed was a real game changer for her. During a period of box rest she started refusing her normal hay, which made it tricky to keep her fibre intake and hydration levels up.

Enter Meadow Mash. Its soft, soaked fibre was easy for her to eat, helped her stay hydrated, and most importantly, kept her gut moving when she needed it most!

#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #dietplan #equinenutrition
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When Meadow Mash just tastes that good 👅Did you know you can feed up to 1 kg per 100kg body weight of the horse per day!Designed to mimic the nutritional value of hay, Pure Meadow Mash is suitable for a variety of horses, from older horses with poor dentition to competition horses needing extra fibre and hydration. It can be used as a partial hay replacer and soaks in just 5 minutes 🙌📍to find your nearest stockist, head on over to our interactive map on our website.#purefeed #allyoufeedislove #thepurefeedcompany #equinenutrition

When Meadow Mash just tastes that good 👅

Did you know you can feed up to 1 kg per 100kg body weight of the horse per day!

Designed to mimic the nutritional value of hay, Pure Meadow Mash is suitable for a variety of horses, from older horses with poor dentition to competition horses needing extra fibre and hydration. It can be used as a partial hay replacer and soaks in just 5 minutes 🙌

📍to find your nearest stockist, head on over to our interactive map on our website.

#purefeed #allyoufeedislove #thepurefeedcompany #equinenutrition
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Spotting the Signs of Cushing's early? 👀The clinical signs of PPID develop gradually, and in the early stages they can be easily overlooked. Understanding what to look for allows for earlier intervention, which improves long-term management.Common clinical signs include:🩵 Changes in coat – A longer, often curly coat that doesn’t shed fully in summer (hirsutism) is a hallmark sign, but early PPID can cause a subtle delay in shedding rather than a dramatic coat change.
🩵  Abnormal fat distribution – Fat pads may develop above the eyes, along the crest of the neck, or over the tailhead, while muscle loss occurs over the topline.
🩵  Lethargy and reduced performance – Horses may seem less willing to work or tire more quickly.
🩵  Increased thirst and urination – Linked to hormonal disruption affecting water balance.
🩵  Recurrent infections – Poor immune regulation means wounds heal more slowly and skin, respiratory, or hoof infections may occur more often.
🩵  Laminitis – One of the most serious complications. Even mild or recurring bouts warrant investigation for PPID, especially in older horses.If you notice one or more of these signs, particularly in an older horse, speak to your vet about testing ACTH levels. Early diagnosis allows for medical treatment (such as pergolide) combined with dietary adjustments to better control symptoms.As for diet, the Pure Feed range is suitable for horses with PPID (excluding Performance). We have a feed for you. To find the right one, fill out a FREE Personalised diet plan today and our nutrition team will email you an in-depth diet plan for your horse - available on the Pure Feed website 💻
#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #dietplan #equinenutrition

Spotting the Signs of Cushing`s early? 👀

The clinical signs of PPID develop gradually, and in the early stages they can be easily overlooked. Understanding what to look for allows for earlier intervention, which improves long-term management.

Common clinical signs include:

🩵 Changes in coat – A longer, often curly coat that doesn’t shed fully in summer (hirsutism) is a hallmark sign, but early PPID can cause a subtle delay in shedding rather than a dramatic coat change.
🩵 Abnormal fat distribution – Fat pads may develop above the eyes, along the crest of the neck, or over the tailhead, while muscle loss occurs over the topline.
🩵 Lethargy and reduced performance – Horses may seem less willing to work or tire more quickly.
🩵 Increased thirst and urination – Linked to hormonal disruption affecting water balance.
🩵 Recurrent infections – Poor immune regulation means wounds heal more slowly and skin, respiratory, or hoof infections may occur more often.
🩵 Laminitis – One of the most serious complications. Even mild or recurring bouts warrant investigation for PPID, especially in older horses.

If you notice one or more of these signs, particularly in an older horse, speak to your vet about testing ACTH levels. Early diagnosis allows for medical treatment (such as pergolide) combined with dietary adjustments to better control symptoms.

As for diet, the Pure Feed range is suitable for horses with PPID (excluding Performance). We have a feed for you. To find the right one, fill out a FREE Personalised diet plan today and our nutrition team will email you an in-depth diet plan for your horse - available on the Pure Feed website 💻
#thepurefeedcompany #purefeed #dietplan #equinenutrition
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