Blog posts tagged with 'equine'

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains very complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today?

Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine hoof and explains some issues which can occur in our horses’ feet.

The circulatory system is extremely complex and works alongside most of the other systems in the horse’s body. Our Nutritionist breaks the circulatory system down into its main components and explains what you can do to support your horse’s cardiovascular health…

The equine respiratory tract is a delicate system that can be aggravated by even the slightest of changes. Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine respiratory tract and explains how best to support it.

To celebrate BETA Feed Awareness Week this year, our Nutritionist shares some interesting facts on equine nutrition and also some myth busters too! 

As part of our partnership with the fantastic charity, the Animal Heath Trust, we were the main sponsor of the AHT UK Equestrian Awards this year, which were held at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in London. Stars from the equine world gathered for this celebratory evening, along with the President of the Animal Health Trust, HRH The Princess Royal, who presented the awards to the various winners including professional riders from multiple disciplines, talented trainers and veterinarians. Read on to find out more about this super, star-studded event...

Our Nutritionist, Lauren Harrold, explains the importance of vitamins and minerals in the horse's diet and why our best-selling vitamin and mineral supplement, Benevit, is so popular.

Our Nutritionist gives top tips on managing stress in the anxious horse and helping to reduce spookiness. 

Many horse owners have experienced Mud Fever, and are all too familiar with how irritating it can be and the discomfort it can cause our horses. Our Nutritionist reveals the causes for this infection, as well as the symptoms and treatments.

Our Nutritionist explains Equine Depression and discusses the associated symptoms and causes of this condition, as well as helpful advice for owners.   

In light of National Obesity Awareness Week, our Nutritionist explains the risks of obesity in equines, the problems this may cause and tips to help your horse effectively lose weight. 

Feedmark Nutritionist explains the common equine respiratory issues, Inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) and suggests ways to manage the symtoms of these conditions.