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Feeding Advice Articles

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.

Why does Linseed deserve a place in every horse's feed bowl?

Why choose linseed above other oil sources and how does it fit into the modern equine's diet?

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.

The autumn equinox and the hormone-led changes it brings for our horses

Autumn brings fresher horses, higher hormone levels and a greater risk of laminitis for insulin dysregulated horses. 

What impact can dry, stressed grazing have on sugar-sensitive horses?

Dry, stressed grazing can be a problem for horses sensitive to sugars, especially those who are laminitis prone, have Insulin Resistance (IR), PPID/Cushing's Disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).

From Bucket to Barrow

Join us on a digestive journey ''From Bucket to Barrow''...

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...

Hydration - Understanding the importance of water and electrolytes

Is water enough to keep your horse hydrated? Discover why forage-based diets mean they might only need one vital electrolyte topped up, and learn how to safely balance their levels after sweating, travel, or work.

Simple Feeding : Why ''Back to Basics'' is actually ''Anything but Basic''

We're often told that more is better. More ingredients, more supplements, more complex formulations. When we hear the phrase “back to basics” it’s easy to assume it means we might be settling for something. But are we?

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