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
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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
Feeding the mare and foal during weaning
Introduction Weaning usually occurs at around 6 months of age in most management practices; however, some foals are weaned as early as 3 months of
Fibre in your horse’s diet explained
Fibre explained The term fibre is the collective term used to describe the cell wall components of the plant. There are two further definitions of
