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
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
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,
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
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
Managing your horse’s weight
Obesity in horses is a growing problem, which can have major implications for your horse’s health just as it can impact on our own health
10 Rules of feeding your horse and why
1. Feed your horse little and often This rule is important for a few reasons. Firstly, you may recall from my previous articles that a
