Blog posts of '2023' 'September'

As autumn creeps in it is time to be vigilant to the additional plants and trees that pose a threat to your horse. We look at some of the most common and what they could mean for your horse.

Feedmark’s commitment to the Clean Sport initiative was put to the test when Feedmark's Fandango was randomly selected for the FEI Anti-Doping test at Bury Farm Regional Dressage Championships.

In horses, like in humans, most of the research carried out has investigated the effects of injectable hyaluronic acid, however there are some studies looking at the effects of oral hyaluronic acid.

Human studies have shown that supplementation with Chondroitin sulphate supports joint pain and maintains articular function - so should you be feeding it to your horse?

Glucosamine is a well-known and widely researched joint health ingredient (Rodger, 2006 ). It is a small, water-soluble molecule that is a vital component of cartilage and occurs naturally in the synovial fluid around joints and in bones (Dahmer and Schiller, 2008).

The active components in Boswellia have been shown to reduce inflammation and help with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.

When thinking of the digestive system many people start at the stomach but of course the digestive system starts with the mouth. We take a look at equine dental health including tooth types and potential problems.