While no single mineral “creates” dapples, certain nutrients are essential for coat health and pigmentation

Most owners of horses with metabolic dysfunction know that they should avoid feeds that are high in sugar, but here are the reasons you also should consider limiting starch.

We already know that sugar is a problem for horses with metabolic dysfunction, but there is another reason to feed low sugar forages, even if your horse doesn’t suffer from metabolic issues,

A study released in August this year in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science into contaminants in horse feeds has found that “99 % (n = 107) of the samples tested positive for fungal metabolites, particularly Fusarium metabolites, unspecific metabolites, and pesticide residues."

Sand colic arises when ingested soil accumulates in the large colon, triggering impaction or inflammation. Enteroliths are mineral concretions that form over time, often in horses fed high-alfalfa diets or living in arid regions. You can help avoid both with management strategies and gel-forming feeds that support gut clearance

Salt is a cornerstone of equine health. What does it do in the body? What forms are best and how much should you supply?

Can summer coats be maintained longer by stabling your horse under lights?

Ensuring that your horse gets enough iodine in the diet is critical to supporting thyroid function and producing thyroid hormones that regulate almost every cell of the body

Horses don’t chew cud like ruminants but instead rely on microbial fermentation in the cecum and colon (hindgut) to break down cellulose and produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs) for energy.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for muscle development, tissue repair, enzyme production, and overall equine health.

Performance horses are often successful because they are curious, bold, and thrive on challenges and novelty. Even though their joints and muscles might keep them from the arena, that doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate their minds.

Comparing some of the popular (and expensive) ingredients on the market that we don’t use and why:

A sample diet for a mid-sized pony

Understanding the intricacies of horse vision can provide valuable insights into their behavior and wellbeing.

Oils are a valuable source of energy, promoting a glossy coat, supporting joint health, and aiding with digestion.  Significant oil...

Anhidrosis in horses is a condition where they can't sweat properly. Sweating is crucial for horses to cool down, especially in hot and humid weather or during exercise.

The difficultly with feedbags that have pelletised, micronised or extruded feeds is that you can't see what it actually is. Here are some recent "no grain" alternatives and what they actually contain.

Stringhalt is a condition that affects horses, causing a sudden and exaggerated flexion of one, but usually both hind legs

Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) is a common genetic muscle disorder which leads to muscle damage and dysfunction

Windsucking - causes, treatments. What the research says about this persistent behaviour.