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.
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...
Discover the reasons why your lawn is struggling to look its best, in this guide we look at the common problems faced by the typical british garden and the ways in which you can correct or improve those areas.
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?
When the sun starts to get hotter and our horses are spending more time in the heat, it is blissful to think the winter months have passed over. But, with the heat comes the all-dreaded flies. Trying to keep your horse and yourself away from any fly bites can be a challenge, so how can we keep the flys at bay and enjoy those sunny spring and summer days?
