Blog posts tagged with 'grass'

It is vital to maintain gut health in horses and to ensure you are managing your horse in a way that promotes equine gut health, through an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the equine digestive system.

Autumn and winter months bring cold and wet weather to the UK which means management and routine changes for our horses. With the temperatures dropping, worries about how to keep horses warm and how to prevent unwanted weight loss start to creep in.

Is your horse spooky and often too fizzy? Our Nutritionist discusses important factors to consider when it comes to managing this behaviour and evaluating why it may be occurring…

Summer 2023 is a far cry from the searing heat we experienced last year. Whereas last year saw brown, parched paddocks and fields the alternating rain and warm sunshine that we have had this summer has kept our fields green. For those of us who have horses and ponies at risk of laminitis this weather means constant vigilance and being alert to any signs of obesity or sickness.

Discover the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Learn how to care for horses with EMS and reduce the risk of complications like laminitis.

Horses turned out on grass are likely to have issues with parasites throughout their life. Anouk Frieling, Senior Nutritionist, investigates the importance of controlling and managing parasite infections.

Winter is a dark and cold time of year where keeping yourself and your horses warm becomes the main priority, probably the last thing on your mind is that your horse could become dehydrated. Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, discusses how you can ensure your horse is kept hydrated throughout winter...

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.

Feedmark's Nutritionist investigates the ways in which you can manage your horse's grass intake...

As horse managers we are aware that time at grass is important for our equine companions. Dr. Simon Daniels explores what is the real nutrient content of grass for horses.

Our nutritionist discusses hormone imbalances in equines – discover tips on managing non-shedding winter coats along with optimising health and comfort through nutrition.

Keeping our equine friends entertained whilst stabled can be a challenging task, so we sought help from leading stars in the Dressage and Eventing worlds... Here are some helpful tips and tricks from our talented Feedmark Riders, to assist you in keeping your horse calm and happy during prolonged periods in the stable.