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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.

Is your horse’s hay or haylage providing sufficient calories and nutrients for their daily needs? Our Nutritionist looks into forage quality and explains how you can tell what your horse is getting from your chosen forage.

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…

Feedmark’s talented Endurance rider, Annie Joppe, updates us on the equine parties and awards ceremonies she recently attended and looks back at her equine successes and failures of 2019.

Our Nutritionist explains the equine immune system, how it works and what may impact the strength of your horse's immunity. Read more now...

Your horse's skin is incredibly important as not only does it offer protection, but it is the horse’s first line of defence from external factors of the environment. Our Nutritionist discusses skin conditions and explains what you can do to encourage optimal skin and coat health for your horse.

To celebrate BETA Feed Awareness Week this year, our Nutritionist shares some interesting facts on equine nutrition and also some myth busters too!

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

Carbohydrates are an essential part of the horse’s diet. Did you know that fibre, sugar and starch are all carbohydrates? High fibre diets are very common; however, many horses may require a low starch and sugar diet - especially those prone to laminitis, EMS and tying up. To discover the ins and outs of carbohydrates and what they mean for your horse, read our Nutritionist's new blog.

Fibre plays a highly important role in the horse’s diet both in the wild and domestically for horses in no work to those in very hard work. It is also important metabolically and biochemically. Fibre can be commonly found in feedstuffs such as grass, conserved forages like hay and haylage as well as chaffs, however it is also found in feedstuffs known as super fibres. Our Nutritionist explains these "Super Fibres" and what they can mean for your horse...

As part of our partnership with the fantastic charity, the Animal Heath Trust, we were the main sponsor of the AHT UK Equestrian Awards this year, which were held at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in London. Stars from the equine world gathered for this celebratory evening, along with the President of the Animal Health Trust, HRH The Princess Royal, who presented the awards to the various winners including professional riders from multiple disciplines, talented trainers and veterinarians. Read on to find out more about this super, star-studded event...

Does winter mean more work or less work for your horse? Our Nutritionist offers some helpful advice for maintaining ideal weight and condition of your horse throughout the colder months.