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An important update for Sainfoin Fibre Pellet customers...

Since 2016 we have been working to bring back Sainfoin, a valuable forage, from near extinction. Sainfoin's benefits were widely known but the details of its specific requirements, growth patterns and nutritional analysis were unknown.

The Vet's Perspective: Common winter ailments and how to prevent them

We asked Norfolk based practice, Westover Large Animal Vets Ltd., to share the most common health concerns they encounter in equines during the winter months...

Winter is coming!

Cosying up in front of the fire with a hot chocolate and a dog in your lap paints an idyllic picture for many, but winter is a dreaded word for almost all equestrians - and many of us are still feeling triggered by last year’s horrendously wet and muddy edition.

A horse feed for condition

Sometimes, our horses need a bit of a nutritional boost. Maybe they require extra going into winter, after a demanding competition season, or even for ‘extra good looks’ for a special show. Bring on TopGain !  

Cutting costs without cutting equine welfare

Keeping horses is expensive - no one can argue with that! But there are ways we may be able to save a little money without reducing the quality of care we offer our equine friends. Read on to learn more...

Building up to Bonfire Night

Most equestrians dread Bonfire Night as it can be a particularly stressful time for both horses and horse owners alike. With just over 2 weeks to go, now is the time to prepare.

When should I wean my foal?

At this time of year, you may be looking to buy a foal and experience the joy of bringing on a youngster. Although it is traditional to wean at 6 months, this is actually too early.

Helping horses through seasonal coat changes

Horses are now well into their ‘Blackberry coats’. 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, losing their summer dapples and the cooler weather means there is less goodness in the grass.

Now is the time to address your horse's weight

We've had numerous calls to the Feed Line about underweight horses this month. It will always be easier to put weight on before a cold spell hits, so now is the time to make any dietary adjustments. 

Feel good factor or food intolerance?

As it is with humans, horses are all individuals. Certain horses can react to certain feeds and as owners may perceive that these feeds cause their horse to “hot up” or are even allergic/sensitive to the feed. This feeling can be amplified further when we see 'trends' come and go on social media - we've probably all been there at some point over something, even if we don't care to admit it.