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
Category: Know Your Horse
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
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
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
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
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
Your horse: Feeding the fussy eater
Do horses prefer certain foods? A horse’s preference for certain foods is determined by many factors such as smell, taste and texture of the food,
Managing your horse’s pasture
Introduction Pasture is so important for horses and is used for a variety of purposes; it is a source of food, an exercise area and
Understanding your horse’s pasture
Introduction In cold and temperate climates, such as the UK, most grasses in your pasture are cool-season grasses. These types of grasses grow rapidly in
