Smallholder & Equine

Fibre is the most important component of a horse's diet, so it is particularly important that the diet is adapted to your horse's workload.

It can be very rewarding when you are able to encourage the feeding of wild birds in your garden, but this is also greatly appreciated by the birds themselves.

It’s nearly that time of the year, where we all like to dig into some tasty treats on Christmas Day. But what about our equine friends? Here are some yummy treats that you can give your horses this Christmas.

Maintaining a regular routine is preferable for the health and wellbeing of your horse, but sometimes, an unavoidable circumstance may mean that the length of time spent in the stable has been lengthened.

NAF have designed and formulated their own no rinse body washes that enable owners to effectively target and remove unwanted grime, while creating a healthy coat without the continuous need for bathing.

Horses at grass are generally reflected as more cost effective and less labour intensive than those that are kept in. The horse can move more freely within the paddock and may have the opportunity to interact with other horse’s, the most natural way to be kept.

Alfalfa has been used for thousands of years around the world and can also go by the name Lucerne. It is a safe a nutrious fibre for the consumption of our equine friends, which is why Dengie use the crop in many of their products.

Feeding a horse or pony who is prone to laminitis does not need to be a complicated process if we know the type of equine we are feeding.

Are you one of the 44% of horse owners that don't weigh their horse before worming? then you could be either overdosing or underdosing your horse.

When it comes to selecting the appropriate feed for your horse or pony, every owner should begin with the saying “feed according to your horse’s workload and bodyweight”. Although this may seem straightforward, how do you assess the level of work your horse is achieving?