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Olivia Oakeley Discusses Fitness, Dressage Goals and Nutrition

 

We catch up with our Dressage rider, Olivia Oakeley, who explains how fitness, setting goals and optimal nutrition are essential when it comes to daily training for herself and her horses... 

Olivia Oakeley Discusses Fitness, Dressage Goals and Nutrition

Feedmark Riders: Tips for Horses on Box Rest

 

Keeping our equine friends entertained whilst stabled can be a challenging taskso we sought help from leading stars in the Dressage and Eventing worlds... Here are some helpful tips and tricks from our talented Feedmark Riders, to assist you in keeping your horse calm and happy during prolonged periods in the stable.  

Feedmark Riders: Tips for Horses on Box Rest

Nutrition for the Pregnant and Lactating Mare

 

 

With Spring on the way many owners are looking forward to having some new arrivals! It can be a nerve-racking time for those with broodmares, keeping them and the unborn foal happy and healthy. Feeding the broodmare does not have to be complicated, but here are few points that should be considered...

 
Nutrition for the Pregnant and Lactating Mare

Managing an Overweight Horse

 

Maintaining an ideal weight can be very difficult for certain horses and poniesparticularly when fresh flushes of grass are appearing in paddocks. 

Here are 9 helpful tips for managing overweight horses, promoting weight loss and optimising the diet to provide essential nutrients without excess calories.  

Managing an Overweight Horse

Barefoot or Shod?

Should horses be barefoot or shod? Our Nutritionist discusses important factors to consider when deciding whether to shoe or not to shoe your horse. Plus, discover some vital top  tips in improving your horse’s hoof condition through nutrition.

Barefoot or Shod?

The Structure of Your Horse’s Skin

What makes up the structure of your horse’s skin? Our Nutritionist looks into this and reveals what you can do to help optimise equine skin health whilst encouraging a glossy shine to their coat!

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The Structure of Your Horse’s Skin

Don't Mess With Feeding Rates...

Do you feed the correct feeding rates for your horse’s bodyweight? Our Nutritionist explains the importance of calculated feeding rates and why you should ensure your horse is receiving the accurate quantity of supplements and feeds.

Don't Mess With Feeding Rates...

Is Your Horse Obese?

In light of National Obesity Awareness week, our Nutritionist takes a look at equine obesity and how you can take advantage of this colder season to get your horse to a healthier weight. It’s the ideal time to assess your horse’s bodyweight and condition, here is some helpful guidance on doing this…

Is Your Horse Obese?

Your Horse's Immune System

Our Nutritionist explains the equine immune system, how it works and what may impact the strength of your horse's immunity. Read more now...

Your Horse's Immune System

How Does Nutrition Effect Your Horse's Skin?

Your horse's skin is incredibly important as not only does it offer protection, but it is the horse’s first line of defence from external factors of the environment. Our Nutritionist discusses skin conditions and explains what you can do to encourage optimal skin and coat health for your horse. 

How Does Nutrition Effect Your Horse's Skin?

Feedmark’s Tips for BETA Feed Awareness Week

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

Feedmark’s Tips for BETA Feed Awareness Week

Supporting your horse's immune system

Does your horse need a pick-me-up? Our Nutritionist explains how you can help to give your horse a boost and how powerful natural ingredients can help their general health and well-being. 

Supporting your horse's immune system