Know your feed sack Many customers will be guilty of buying a feed based on the name and even the colour of the bag but, without reference to the wealth…

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a prevalent and complex condition affecting many horses, from high-performance athletes to leisure companions. To provide a comprehensive understanding of EGUS, we’ve gathered insights from Dr Stephanie Wood, Dodson & Horrell, Jane Buchan, Baileys Horse Feeds, Dr Tom Shurlock, British Horse Feeds, and Sarah Nelson, SPILLERS Horse Feeds.

Solving the puzzle of picky eaters For both horse owners and equine professionals working within the industry, understanding the complexities of fussy feeders is essential. This issue is more than…

Soaked feeds and mashes We’ve seen products in the soaked feeds and mashes category grow exponentially over the past few years. We spoke to Simon Parker, Trading Director at Henry…

Ensuring competition horses are getting the required energy and nutrients from their diet is essential for optimum performance

Social media is certainly full of cute foal pictures and they and their mothers all have specific nutritional needs which grass alone cannot meet. Emma Short BSc (Hons), from Baileys…

Summer coincides with a surge of additional grass and longer turnout. While forage is a fundamental element of any horse’s diet, too much of anything isn’t beneficial, which often leaves owners constantly tackling their horses’ waistlines throughout the warmer months.

Have you thought about which supplements you are going to stock for spring/summer this year? From coping with poor hoof condition, to managing laminitis to supporting bodily functions; horses require additional supplementation and help during the summer months, despite the challenging times through which we are living due to coronavirus.

Regardless of the level at which a horse is working, there are many things to consider when feeding for performance. Be it a high-level competition horse or a novice combination just beginning their journey, a horse’s diet should provide the necessary vitamins and minerals to fuel exercise adequately.

Laminitis and PPID Feeding first Grazing management A retailer’s role With spring-like temperatures, more sunlight, and overnight frosts, sugar levels in grass can become dangerously high, leading to the onset…