Category Archives: Nutrition

What is the equine microbiome?

Rebecca Watson, reveals its influence on health, disease and... personality! We have learned a great

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

Negligent shetland pony owner jailed for cruelty and neglect

A Shetland pony owner hiding behind a ‘veneer of respectability’ has been jailed for 12

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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Score muscle wastage to help monitor horse health

A new equine muscle wastage scoring guide, co-developed by the SPILLERS™ brand, aims to help horse owners

Finding the best hay for horses

Briony Witherow discusses the new season's crop and how to find the best hay for