There are a number of factors that can affect hoof health, one of which is wet weather, which can force water molecules into the tiny cracks within the foot capsule, impairing the hoof walls' general structure and leaving them vulnerable to infection. NAF offer a complete hoof protection range to help maintain all types of hooves.
Are pumpkins safe for horses? This is a question we get asked each Halloween, when we have an abundance of decorative pumpkins.
Many horses enjoy nibbling on the hedgerow that surrounds their paddock, and when out for a more leisurely hack, they may try to sneakily grab some cow parsley from the verge. Hedgerow haynets, which combine or supplement the standard forage feed with hedgerow plants for horses, are a common trend in which this diversity is replicated for the stabled horse. The benefits of bringing the outdoors inside include promoting foraging behaviour, environmental enrichment, and dietary variety.
Concussive pressures are amplified in the lower legs in especially on harder terrain. Hard ground poses a greater risk to older horses and animals who already have joint health problems.
The sun is out, the weather warming up and nothing can stop us enjoying some summer fun with our horses. But wait – what’s that buzz?! Yes, unfortunately, summer heralds the arrival of insect menace, which can mean annoyance, fly bites and even quite nasty reactions in our horses. We need to ensure we are prepared to protect our horses and ponies from attack.
If you see the word ‘lite’ when doing your food shop, you will assume it means a reduced calorie option but can this also be the same for horse feed? In this blog we look at what a lite balancer offers to help your horse maintain a balanced diet.
Here comes summer, and with it the familiar cry of ‘Which fly spray do I use?’ Read our brief guide to know what is what when choosing fly repellents.
Prepare to stand out from the crowd this summer by following the below helpful hints as you prepare for the show ring. We all like to be ready for action, whether it's in the show ring, on the centre line, or on a show jump course.
Oil is a helpful component to many horses' diets, whether it comes from feed or a bottle. Here, we'll go through the advantages of feeding oil and give you some pointers on how to safely incorporate it into your horse's diet...
The health of your horse's digestive tract is inextricably tied to his overall well-being, with over 70% of their total immunity coming from there. At this time of year, as the Spring grass grows, management regimes may be changing and work increases, it is a common digestive disturbance in the droppings, but what should we look for?
