Box Rest
Most owners have had to deal with a period in time when their horses and ponies have had to go on box rest - most likely to recover from an injury or illness. It can…
Hydration in Horses
Why is water and hydration in horses important? As with humans, water is one of the most important nutrients needed to keep healthy and combat fatigue. An average horse can drink between five to ten…
Nutrition for Broodmares
For foals to be fit, healthy and have the best start in life, good nutrition for broodmares is key with the correct nutrients and feed required throughout the gestation period and after the youngster is…
Winter Feeding
During the winter months some horse owners face the challenge of keeping enough condition on their horses and ponies as the weather becomes colder and there is often a lack of grass in the paddocks…
Feeding the Poor Doer
Caring for the Poor Doer Essentially feeding the poor doer is the opposite to feeding the good doer. A poor doer is described as a horse or pony that loses weight easily. There isn’t any…
Good Doers
Feeding the Good Doer A ‘good doer’ is a term that best describes a horse or pony that maintains or gains weight easily and is mostly commonly linked with warmbloods, ponies and native breeds. But…