Box Rest

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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

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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…

Winter Feeding

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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

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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…