Blog posts tagged with 'nutrition'

With each horse having their own individual needs, “To shoe or not to shoe?” can be a tough question to answer! This blog will discuss both management methods to help you make the best decision for your horse.

External parasites pose a threat to horse health and can cause irritation and distress. We look at ways you can support your horse and how to manage and prevent equine lice and mites.

Feedmark's Director of Science and Nutrition, Dr. Stephanie Wood, takes a look prohibited substances and how we can reduce the risk of our horses consuming them.

Discover the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Learn how to care for horses with EMS and reduce the risk of complications like laminitis.

Feeding horses seems to have become a complicated business. This short article written by our Registered Nutritionist outlines the key points to consider when deciding what to feed your horse and in what quantities...

Feedmark Nutritionist, reviews the nutritional requirements of growing foals from weaning to twelve months.

Our Nutritionist investigates what Atypical Myopathy is and how you can reduce the risk for your horse

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.

Keeping our equine friends entertained whilst stabled can be a challenging task, so we sought help from leading stars in the Dressage and Eventing worlds... Here are some helpful tips and tricks from our talented Feedmark Riders, to assist you in keeping your horse calm and happy during prolonged periods in the stable.

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...

Flushes of fresh grass can be a common but dangerous occurrence at this time of year. Due to the recent weather, a dramatic growth in grass is causing some horses and ponies to gain undesired weight.

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!