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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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Instead of riding, many owners are opting for groundwork with their horses to reduce the risk of adding pressure to our precious NHS at this difficult time. Our Nutritionist looks into groundwork and the different options you can try with your horse… Even though you may not be riding, it is still important to provide nutritional joint support for your horse as the tight circles and various movements will still be causing strain on their musculoskeletal system.

Discover more here and learn more about suitable horse supplements for your horse…

With the country in lockdown, many horse owners have decided to turn their horses out 24/7, therefore, following correct paddock management techniques is vital to ensure that your grass is well looked after and growing as efficiently as possible! Our Nutritionist explains what you should be doing to maintain your paddocks at this time of year...

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. 

Are you concerned about coronavirus and how it may impact the care and wellbeing of your horse? We've put together some helpful advice for horse owners and equestrians to help you through the current COVID-19 situation and provide some guidance at this difficult time. 

Does your horse travel? Here is some helpful advice from our Nutritionist to keep your horse calm, to ensure they don’t get dehydrated and to reduce the risk of gastric sensitivities and digestive issues whilst away from home and travelling.