Author Archives: Briony Witherow

Feeding the horse with polysaccharide storage myopathy

Briony Witherow explains the importance of correct nutrition when managing a horse that 'ties up'.

How to keep a horse hydrated

Briony Witherow, explains how to tell if our horses are well hydrated and why it

Laminitis!

Briony Witherow, has practical nutritional advice for preventing and managing laminitis Whether you’re managing a horse

How can we prevent gastric ulcers in horses?

Briony Witherow looks at the nutritional management of EGUS in horses For every new piece

Building muscle and condition: the nutritional perspective

Briony Witherow, defines ‘condition’ and outlines how to build muscle Topline is a term commonly

Laminitis – recognise the risk factors

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Atypical myopathy

Briony Witherow, discusses the latest advice and research into atypical myopathy Atypical myopathy (also known

Is spring grass the best grass for horses?

Briony Witherow BSc MSc RNutr. PGCERT FHEA, explains why careful nutritional management is vital as

The equine digestive system

Briony Witherow, looks at the anatomy and function of the equine digestive system Abbreviations: SI = Small

Winter feeding for horses

Briony Witherow, takes a look at how the changing seasons affect our horses As we