BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) set up a scheme in 2009 aimed at reducing the risk of NOPS in equine feeds. We look at what NOPS are and how you can keep them out of your horse's system.
Managing good-doer types can be hard as it can feel like you must constantly keep an eye on their weight and what they are eating otherwise the pounds will pile on overnight. We look at some key points for keeping their waistlines in check.
Due to a poor design, horses have relatively small joints in comparison to their body size, so a lot of pressure is put upon these joints. However, we see more issues in the domesticated horse than its feral counterpart, suggesting that the way we look after our horses can increase the risk of joint degeneration/injury.
Horses sweat to help them regulate their temperature and evaporation of sweat on the skins surface is responsible for up to 70% of heat loss during exercise. Horses can lose 3.2 gallons of water an hour through sweating as well as important electrolytes. We look at what you can do to prevent your horse from getting dehydrated.
Forage should form the basis of every horse’s diet, regardless of their individual nutritional requirements and workload. It is important for the horse's physiological and psychological welfare. We look at how much to feed and the effects of correct feeding.
As the weather warms up and summer progresses flies start to become a problem for us and our horses. There are many products on the market to tackle flies, with varying degrees of effacacy. In this article we look at how you can help your horse avoid flies without resorting to harsh chemicals.
On average horses produce around 7 – 9 litres of urine per day, and just like humans, a lot can be learned about the health of the animal from monitoring it. Stephanie Hyland RNutr. looks at what your horse's waste water can tell you.
With over 600 cases reported in the UK each year, Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed equine infectious disease worldwide. It is an extremely contagious illness that affects the upper respiratory tract and is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi. But would you know what symptoms to look for in your horse?
Horses and humans are the only mammals that have hypertonic sweat. This means that sweat contains large amounts of electrolytes and both horses and humans can become dehydrated quickly if electrolytes are not replenished adequately. We look at the purpose of electrolytes and how you can help your horse.
Spring has finally sprung, the clocks have gone forward, and the sun is finally making an appearance. With all this comes coat change season and as the daylight hours increase our horses begin to shed their winter coats. See our tips on how to keep your hair when your horse is losing theirs.
With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to prepare your horse for what is to come, so take advantage of our offer and get top tips from our nutritionist on getting your horse ready for the change of season.
Does your horse need a joint support supplement? We look at some commonly asked questions.
