Warm sunny days and laminitis risk
With brighter, sunnier days forecast, we need to keep a close eye on our overweight horses, those with fat pads or cresty necks, and those prone to laminitis. Here's how you can help them...
Why keeping sugar and starch levels low is not just advised for Laminitics
An understanding of digestive physiology explains why horses haven’t evolved to thrive on a high starch diet…
Managing Horses with Metabolic Issues
What metabolic horses will all have in common is that they need stricter management than your average horse, often with careful consideration of their sugar and starch intake.
Why is MetaSlim high in protein?
Why is MetaSlim high in protein? It’s all a matter of scale. Dark chocolate is good for you: it has all sorts of antioxidants and wonderful condensed tannins. That is, one or two squares are good for you. Not the whole bar in one go!
My overweight horse always seems hungry. What can I do?
The overweight horse needs a low “calorie” or digestible energy intake but does still need plenty of bulk fibre and quality protein.
My horse is a very good doer; what can I do to help prevent weight gain?
We often have horse owners contact us when they are concerned about their horses’ weight – and having too much of it! Many people start by restricting grazing but increasing stabling can have the opposite effect.
A horse feed for condition
Sometimes, our horses need a bit of a nutritional boost... bring on the TopGain!
Now is the time to address your horse's weight
It will always be easier to put weight on before a cold spell hits, so now is the time to make any dietary adjustments.
Laminitis questions answered
Laminitis is a metabolic disorder and many but not all, are overweight when they develop the condition.
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.