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The super talented Feedmark rider, Elly Darling of Darling Dressage, gives us a rundown of how she prepares for a show and what a competition with her Grand Prix horse, Fitz, looks like…

Discover Elly’s helpful advice and tips for before, during and after a show… they may just help you to success!

At Feedmark, we understand that you want the best for your horse, even when it comes to their diet and nutritional requirements. This is why our Nutritionists designed Bespoke All-In-One™, a custom-made product which caters for your horse’s unique dietary needs and also makes your life easier!

Our Nutritionist explains this effective method of supplementation, and why it definitely is... bespoke. 

Osteoarthritis is a common disease amongst horses, but do you know how to spot it? Our Nutritionist looks into osteoarthritis, explaining how it impacts the horse’s joint, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated…

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…

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 very complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today?

Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine hoof and explains some issues which can occur in our horses’ feet.

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.

Our planet is an incredible place, and here at Feedmark we want to protect it as much as possible. We explain some of the ways that we are helping to improve sustainability, protect the Earth and support the environment. 

As summer temperatures are inevitably increasing, flies and other insects are an irritant that comes with this, potentially impacting your horse’s comfort and welfare. Here are some methods to repel flies and deter them from being a nuisance so that you and your horse can revel in the lovely weather of summer…

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!

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