Blog posts tagged with 'exercise'

 

Whether you’re at home with your furry companion or out at a competition, hydration is key. Before grabbing your hat and boots or your dog’s lead, consider whether they are well hydrated and how you can reduce the risk of dehydration.

Now the competition season is underway, some horses need additional support to perform at their best.  Dr. Wood explains how Condition & Shine™ could help.

 

 

What is Boswellia and should you be feeding it to your horse?  

 

Our Nutritionist, Ellen, investigates Boswellia serrata, where it is sourced, how it works and the benefits of feeding it to equines and canines...  

Our Nutritionist investigates equine muscles, explaining the various types of muscle found within the horse, what they are and how can we support their development. 

 

Discover some top tips for aiding your horse’s muscle health and development through nutritional support…

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!

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. 

In light of National Obesity Awareness week, our Nutritionist takes a look at equine obesity and how you can take advantage of this colder season to get your horse to a healthier weight. It’s the ideal time to assess your horse’s bodyweight and condition, here is some helpful guidance on doing this…

Does your horse get fat legs? In this blog, our Nutritionist explains the lymphatic system in horses.