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Sweet Itch can cause your horse to itch and rub, and if your horse is sadly affected by this skin condition, it can be a challenge to maintain your horse’s healthy skin.

If you're new to feeding supplements or want to go back to basics, we're looking at what you need to know to confidently get started.

To achieve maximum performance, competition horses require targeted nutrition to keep them on track and maintaining optimal health and fitness.

With over 50% of the UK’s population of horses being classed as overweight, it is clear that many of our horses fit into the category of being a ‘good doer’.

Do you ever feel like you are working harder than your horse? If so, this weeks Equine Science Matters™ covers what you can do to help boost your horse's natural energy levels.

Clicking joints is common in both horses and humans, however, the cause of the sound is not well understood. The most common cause of clicking joints is due to air bubbles (nitrogen gas bubbles) escaping from the joints or surrounding soft tissues.

If you have a horse that is at risk of laminitis or you are worried about laminitis, what can you do?

With our climate becoming warmer and the UK seeing hotter summers, higher levels of pollen and dust occur. This is leading to an increased number of horses suffering from Equine Pasture Asthma.

Our registered Nutritionist Stephanie Hyland MSc (RNutr.) looks at the impact that heat and dehydration can have on horses and explains how to successfully manage these issues.

This week we visited Feedmark customer Judith Davis of Hawtins Stud to learn about her passion for breeding, and which Feedmark products she couldn’t live without. Set in over 100 acres of idyllic Gloucestershire countryside, Hawtins Stud is synonymous with talented dressage horses, with names such as Carl Hester successfully competing Hawtins horses on the international stage.

Everyday wear and tear along with what we ask our horses to do when performing, i.e., jumping and landing or extension movements, puts pressure on their joints and increases the risk of degenerative joint issues.

With summer just around the corner, we are all hoping for some sunshine and warmer weather. For some horses, particularly those with pink skin or light-coloured hair, increased exposure to sunlight can risk sunburn and in particular individuals may also trigger Photosensitivity.