When Can You Feed New Hay to Horses?
Discover when it's safe to feed new hay to horses. Learn why you must wait 6 weeks after baling to prevent gassy colic and how to transition forage safely.
Preparing for Pony Club camp?
Ponies often work harder than usual at camp and so their feeding requirements will increase. Target Feeding is ideal.
Understanding: Ragwort
The dreaded ragwort is flowering now and is easy to spot. It is also starting to go to seed, so any not promptly removed will spread through its wind-borne seeds.
Understanding: Sand Colic
There are many causes of colic of which sand is just one. It occurs when ingested sand accumulates in the large intestine. It can caaltered droppings - sometimes loose, other times small and hard.
Understanding: Laminitis
Despite being well into the summer months, laminitis cases are still high and we have been speaking to a number of concerned owners who are experiencing laminitis for the first time.
A history of sainfoin
Sainfoin is an ancient legume that has been grown by farmers across the world for hundreds of years.
Hemlock or Cow Parsley?
Hemlock, a highly toxic plant, appears to be growing in abundance this year. Hemlock and cow parsley look similar.
Electrolytes for Horses
Horses lose salts in their sweat. In fact, their sweat is saltier than their blood, so these salts, called electrolytes, need to be replaced.
Feed the mare to feed the foal
When a foal is born they rely on their mother to provide all the nutrition they need, and with a foals continuous routine of eat, sleep, poop, repeat, you may be surprised how much extra nutrition your mare requires.
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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.