BHF Nutrition – Summer Hydration
As humans we are constantly reminded to drink plenty of water, with a recommended daily intake of 6-8 glasses of water per day. When it comes to our horses though, we tend to be better…
BHF Nutrition – Summer Weight Gain
Like most herbivores the horse’s life is attuned to the seasons and especially the growth of grass. In the wild, during spring when the protein and sugar levels of grass are high, horses utilise these…
BHF Nutrition – The best source of oil for condition
Why is oil good for our horses? Lipids (oils & fats) are an integral part of the body’s physiology and biochemistry. They are present in cell membranes, intracellular structures and as insulators for connective tissue…
BHF Nutrition – Feeding Fibre
Which fibre source is best for my horse? The importance of feeding a horse fibre has become more and more recognised over the last decade as owners have become more educated. Consequently, every horse feed…
BHF Nutrition – EMS and Cushings
Cushing Disease is a malfunction of the pituitary gland - a small gland in the brain that produces the Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). This hormone regulates cortisol release from the adrenal glands in response to stress,…
All things laminitis/spring feeding
What is laminitis? Laminitis is a disorder that is associated with overfeeding sugar or water-soluble carbohydrates. It is not a disease, rather the result of several conditions. It is very specific; an inflammation and, ultimately,…