Blog posts tagged with 'health'

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.

During winter, with dark nights and cold, icy, or snowy weather, keeping your horse fit and entertained through ridden work can be a challenge. So, here's our reminder to not forget about groundwork - it’s a versatile and effective tool to keep your horse engaged and active even in the toughest conditions!

Rebecca Allan, Feedmark’s Assistant Nutritionist, explores the different toxins that can be found in plants commonly found in grazing or forage, and discusses the consequences of their consumption on the horse’s health.

Horses are seasonal breeders and the breeding season for horses in the northern hemisphere generally lasts from April to October. Anouk Frieling, MSc Equine Sciences, BSc (Hons), discusses the nutrition of the stallion...

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.

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.

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.

With Spring on the way many owners are looking forward to having some new arrivals! It can be a nerve-racking time for those with broodmares, keeping them and the unborn foal happy and healthy. Feeding the broodmare does not have to be complicated, but here are few points that should be considered...

Convincing your horse to eat new feeds or supplements can sometimes be a tricky task. Our Nutritionist explains how to introduce new ingredients gradually and helpful tips to encourage the fussy feeder.

Are you struggling with a sluggish horse? A lack of energy can be due to a number of reasons, so before reaching for extra hard feed, a high energy mix or a magical supplement to give your horse turbo power, it is ideal to consider these factors>if your horse is more whoa than go.

Do you know which oils are best for your horse? Our Nutritionist looks into oil, when you should feed it and why it may be beneficial to add it to your horse's diet.