Remember, Remember – Our top tips for Firework Fears with horses, dogs and humans
Love them or loathe them, fireworks are still legal, available in shops and going off willy nilly! With bonfire night and the bangers and whizzers
Knowledge Hub
Keep calm and carry on: how and when to use horse calmers
As we have talked about in previous articles, horses are highly reactive, flighty and naturally cautious animals for very good reasons. In the wild, horses
Safe Travels – Top tips for getting out with your horse
There are lots of things to consider when it comes to travelling your horses, but we are here to help you ensure the safest possible
Cooling your horse
Temperature regulation in horses Temperature regulation (also known as thermoregulation) is the ability of the horse’s body to maintain or return to its core internal
Does my horse need an electrolyte supplement?
What are electrolytes and why are they important? The major electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium. Even when your horse is resting, he
The Role of Nitric Oxide in Horses
What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a compound produced in virtually every cell type in the body and is recognised as having several
Spring Grass & Behaviour
Introduction It has been well reported that diet impacts behaviour in horses; however, until recently there has been a lack of studies investigating the reasons
Respiratory Health in Horses
Respiratory Health & Performance With horses being performance animals, whether it be for athletic or leisure work, maintaining respiratory health is crucial. Over the years
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
