From drought to flooding rains Feeding horses through the extremes of Australia’s wild weather can be a significant challenge. But…
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Nutrition: Keeping your horse healthy in winter
Keeping your horse healthy in winter Although the colder months are never much fun, there are ways to keep your…
Nutrition: Feeding for healthy hooves
Feeding for healthy hooves The key to strong, resilient hoof growth is a well-rounded diet. Equine nutritionist LARISSA BILSTON goes…
Nutrition: The benefits of feeding oil
The benefits of feeding oil Many of us now add oils to our horses’ diets. DR CLARISSA BROWN-DOUGLAS explores the…
Nutrition: Feeding during seasonal changes
Feeding during seasonal changes There are some key considerations for feeding your horse during the change of seasons. Equine nutritionist…
Nutrition: Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks
Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks They’re among the most frequent causes of lameness in horses, but many bone problems…
Diet analysis and feeding errors
Diet analysis and feeding errors Knowing what’s good dietary advice and what isn’t is vital for your horse’s wellbeing. DR…
Nutrition: Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment
Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment Gastric ulcers are not uncommon in horses. But as LARISSA BILSTON explains, there…
Read MoreNutrition: Feeding your Thoroughbred
Feeding your Thoroughbred Highly regarded for their athleticism, Thoroughbreds can prove difficult to feed – but these are problems that…
Nutrition: Feeding for the discipline
Feeding for the discipline What does feeding for your discipline mean, and what should you be aware of? DR JENNIFER…
Nutrition: Hydration through the summer heat
Hydration through the summer heat As the weather warms up, keeping your horse adequately hydrated has to be front of…
Nutrition: Managing the risk of laminitis
Managing the risk of laminitis Spring is in the air, and with it the risk of laminitis. Equine nutritionist Dr…
Nutrition: Feeding for show ring shine
Feeding for show ring shine Show season will be here before we know it, so now’s the time to start…
Nutrition: Feeding your fizzy horse
Feeding your fizzy horse Is your horse hot, fresh or fizzy? Rather than tightening your seatbelt, some tweaks to their…
Nutrition: Keep calm and carry on competing
Keep calm and carry on competing Is your horse more anxious than you on show day? Equine nutritionist Dr Clarissa…