Nutritional Articles
Feeding The Broodmare And Foal At Grass
With many broodmares now with their foals at foot and turned out to pasture, understanding their nutritional needs can be a bit of a minefield.
Grass And The Forgotten Calories
For horses on a low calorie ration, the majority of calories tend to come from their grass and forage.
Skin : Lumps And Bumps
Lumps and bumps or 'hives,' is a condition commonly seen in the spring and summer months.
Spring Grass And Digestive Health
With the spring grass arriving how can you support your horse's digestive system.
Do You Know What Is In Your Horse’s Forage?
However, how reliable is human perception for good quality forage?
Stress And The Hindgut.
How does stress impact the gut health of horses?
Body Condition Scoring And Performance
An optimum fat score is essential for supporting peak performance.
Why Should We Weigh Our Horse's Feed?
Weighing your horses forage and concentrate ration is crucial to ensuring nutritional needs are being met
Feeding A 'Pre-Exercise' Chaff.
What is a 'Pre-Exercise,' chaff, and how can it help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers?
Re-Covery Mash For The Lactating Broodmare.
During lactation, a mare’s water intake can increase by up to 70% of what their normal intake might be in order to support milk production.
Broodmares And Omega 3 Fatty Acids
With nutrition playing a vital role in the success of breeding stock, supporting the broodmare from conception through to lactation through correct feeding is essential.
Feeding The Stallion
The nutritional requirements of a stallion will vary on an individual basis. Here is our guide to maintaining optimum body condition and temperament throughout the breeding season.