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Seasonal Management

Cold Weather Feeding & Management Tips

There are MET office weather warnings across much of the UK, bringing decreasing temperatures, hard frosts and snow to some parts of the country. This has the potential to disrupt our horse's usual routine and increase the risk of laminitis and co

Winter Feeding Tips

Our Director of Nutrition, Jane van Lennep BSc., MSc., BHSI (SM Cert)., NPSD., shares advice on how to feed your horse this winter.

Managing the Cold Weather

Don't get caught out by this spell of cold and wet weather! When the temperature drops horses need more calories to keep warm and when it is wet as well, even more so. Add in a brisk wind and needs really go up.

Saving money on bedding

We all used to use straw for bedding. It was cheap, locally available, rots to make good compost and looks bright and comfortable. But we all became very concerned about issues of allergies and wind problems and have deserted straw in favour of wo

Sustainable Equine Parasite Control

Protect your horse, your pasture and the future of effective wormers, Simple System explore the best winter worming strategies in this article by Westgate Labs.

Adjusting the Horse's Energy Intake During Winter

The onset of winter can mean a change in your horse's calorie requirements. Learn more about energy 'switch-ups' and 'switch-downs' here.

Can my horse eat pumpkin?

Is it safe to feed pumpkin to horses? Find the answer from our equine nutritionists here.

Winter Hoof Care - From a Farrier's Perspective

In the equestrian world there may be no truer phrase than ‘‘no foot, no horse’’. Read on for Winter Hoof Care Tips, from the Farrier's Perspective

Helping horses through seasonal coat changes

There is an old saying that “no horse looks well at blackberry time” as the blackberries often appear when our horses are setting their winter coats

February

February is probably the most testing month for our horses!  The days are noticeably longer, on mild days the grass is growing and must smell delicious with promises of spring so near...

Need help choosing the right feed?

Our friendly advisors are happy to help, from product questions to complete personalised feed plans. Speak to our Feed Line for feeding advice today.