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Tying-up in horses

What is tying-up? The term “tying-up” in horses is used to describe a variety of muscle disorders in horses. Other terms used for this syndrome

Horse behaviour & learning: Part 2

As I talked about in our previous blog article, behaviour is the product of a complex interaction of an animal’s genes and its environment. Genetics

Does your horse have a favourite flavour?

We all know that our horses like carrots and that mint is frequently added to commercial feeds, but who would have thought that horses prefer

Supporting your horse in spring

As we are now experiencing spring weather, it’s important to consider how changes in the environment and management can affect our horses. At this time

Horse behaviour and learning: Part 1

At Premier Performance we are committed to helping you do the best for your horses. Our calming products have been designed to complement good management

Introducing Premier Performance Gut Ease Cookies

Maintaining gut health In previous articles I have talked a lot about the importance of gut health in horses. Your horse’s gut plays such an

Your horse’s gut microbes

A reminder of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract The horse is classified anatomically as a non-ruminant herbivore and has a digestive tract that consists of three

Feeding your horse in the autumn and winter

There are a few areas that are important to consider in relation to feeding your horses during the autumn and winter months. In this article

Assessing your horse’s bodyweight and body condition

The ability to accurately assess your horse’s bodyweight is important for a number of reasons, including determining your horse’s nutrient requirements, particularly energy intake, administration

Essential vitamins and minerals for the healthy horse

Vitamins and minerals are two of the six essential nutrients required by horses. Horses only need relatively small quantities of vitamins and minerals; however, an