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We’ve probably all heard the phrase “No hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today!?

The circulatory system is extremely complex and works alongside most of the other systems in the horse’s body. Our Nutritionist breaks the circulatory system down into its main components and explains what you can do to support your horse’s cardiovascular health…

The horse is known as a hindgut fermenter, this means that they break down a large amount of fibre in the large intestine. Our Nutritionist investigates prebiotics and probiotics, explaining what they are and why they are important in the equine digestive system.

The equine respiratory tract is a delicate system that can be aggravated by even the slightest of changes. Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine respiratory tract and explains how best to support it.

Pole work is a fantastic way of improving your horse’s suppleness and balance whilst helping to maintain fitness and mental stimulation. Performing groundwork exercises can also be very beneficial to develop the bond and trust between horse and handler - we have four simple yet effective exercises for you to try with your horse!

What makes up the structure of your horse’s skin? Our Nutritionist looks into this and reveals what you can do to help optimise equine skin health whilst encouraging a glossy shine to their coat!

With the country in lockdown, many horse owners have decided to turn their horses out 24/7, therefore, following correct paddock management techniques is vital to ensure that your grass is well looked after and growing as efficiently as possible! Our Nutritionist explains what you should be doing to maintain your paddocks at this time of year...

Our Nutritionist explains protein and why it's essential within your horse's diet, as well as useful advice on helping your horse to develop muscle safely and optimising your horse's nutrition to build topline correctly.

Are you concerned about coronavirus and how it may impact the care and wellbeing of your horse? We've put together some helpful advice for horse owners and equestrians to help you through the current COVID-19 situation and provide some guidance at this difficult time.

Does your horse travel? Here is some helpful advice from our Nutritionist to keep your horse calm, to ensure they don’t get dehydrated and to reduce the risk of gastric sensitivities and digestive issues whilst away from home and travelling.

With the competition season fast approaching, our Nutritional Adviser, Ellie, gives some essential advice to ensure that you (and your horse) are as prepared as possible for any upcoming events. Plus, she has some handy tips to be sure that you are as organised as possible for any stay-away shows.

Is your horse feeling a little spooky or fresh after the recent storms? With another storm fast approaching, our Nutritionist explains how you can keep your horse calm and manageable during unruly weather…