Summer Obesity – Do you have a Fat Horse or Pony?
If a horse is ingesting more calories than it is burning, it is inevitable that it will increase in weight and become a fat horse, just like a human would. Excess carbohydrates or fats are…
If a horse is ingesting more calories than it is burning, it is inevitable that it will increase in weight and become a fat horse, just like a human would. Excess carbohydrates or fats are…
Why is dehydration in horses dangerous? Water is not just important for horses, it is essential. Water makes up to 70% of the horse and has been described as the forgotten nutrient. It is critical…
What is bleeding in horses? ‘Bleeding’ in horses is a term for two related equine conditions: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH) and Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD). EIPH results from a very high pressure in the pulmonary…
Feeding Linseed to benefit your horse's energy Feeding your horse involves balancing the energy required for fitness and the level of work they are doing. There needs to be a combination of feeding the necessary…
When it comes to classifying a clinical issue, definitions can be broad. In its purest term, we would be talking about equine disorders that require veterinary intervention.Equine Disorders can be broadly categorised into endocrinopathic (hormonal)…
Feeding For laminitis Laminitis affects 1 in 10 horses every year, according to the British Horse Society (BHS). Although some horses and ponies are more susceptible to the condition, any equine can succumb to it.…