When can I feed this years hay?
We have had two years now of really bad weather for growing hay. This has meant that our lovely reliable hay man has run out of last year’s hay and… Read More »When can I feed this years hay?
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Nutrition
Good nutrition is a vital building block for every horse. Whether they are a youngster, competition horse, retired companion or somewhere in between. They have different needs and it’s our job to make sure they are getting that. Here you can find all of our top tips for feeding your horse.
Feed isn’t always the answer for weight loss.
Earlier this week I saw a post on Facebook asking for non-heating weight gain feeds for their horse. They have had this horse for several years but they had started… Read More »Feed isn’t always the answer for weight loss.
Should I feed my horse salt?
Feeding horses salt is something which seems to confuse a lot of horse owners with many not knowing what to do for the best. Especially if your horse is on… Read More »Should I feed my horse salt?
Horses on the Hunt ~ Do horses eat meat?
We’ve all heard stories of horses helping themselves to a ham sandwich. Or have found a trampled rat in our stable. But do horses kill and eat animals?
Benefits of Feeding Honeychop
I have fed Scottie various chaffs in the time I have had him, from alfalfa with added oil, to low calorie molasses free options. At the time, I never had a problem with these feeds. Scottie looked good on them and he was happy. But since switching to Honeychop, I have started to notice some key differences.
HoneyChop Plus Herbs Review
Last month I was sent a bag of HoneyChop Plus Herbs chaff to review. They are a brand I have always seen at shows but never used personally. However, many… Read More »HoneyChop Plus Herbs Review
Feeding the Thoroughbred ~ It doesn’t have to be difficult!
Thoroughbreds have a reputation of being difficult and expensive to feed. I regularly see people asking for advice on feeding their thoroughbred and there is so much fantastic advice out… Read More »Feeding the Thoroughbred ~ It doesn’t have to be difficult!
Putting Hay in the Field ~ When and Why?
Unless you are lucky enough to have amazing grazing all year round, you will probably need to put hay out for your horse at some point. But to many horse… Read More »Putting Hay in the Field ~ When and Why?
How to stop a horse eating their straw bed?
Scottie has developed a new habit, eating his straw bed! I come down in the morning and you can see great holes, like a large dog has been making a… Read More »How to stop a horse eating their straw bed?
Horse Nutrition 101 *Partnered*
One of the best ways to ensure that your horse is as healthy as can be, is to provide them with the right nutrition. Thankfully, most common horse feeds that… Read More »Horse Nutrition 101 *Partnered*
