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Looking to better understand your horse’s needs? Our blogs are packed with clear, practical advice from registered equine nutritionist Briony Witherow. Whether you're curious about gut health, seasonal feeding, or choosing the right supplements, each post is designed to guide and inform.

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Feeding Horses Through Winter – Adapting for Changing Needs

Feeding Horses Through Winter – Adapting for Changing Needs

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA As the evenings draw in and temperatures drop, most horse owners see their routines shift. Winter often means more time stabled, less turnout,...
Tackling Ragwort – Identification, Removal, and Long-Term Control

Tackling Ragwort – Identification, Removal, and Long-Term Control

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Ragwort is one of the most recognisable weeds in horse pastures — and one of the most problematic. Surveys suggest it’s present in...
Weeds and Poisonous Plants in Horse Pastures

Weeds and Poisonous Plants in Horse Pastures

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Blog 1 of 2 on management of weeds in pasture. Good quality grass is the cheapest and healthiest feed source for horses, but...
Hydration in Horses

Hydration in Horses

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Hydration is often overlooked in horse management, but it underpins everything from performance to gut health. Water makes up 60–75% of a horse’s...
Understanding Your Horse’s Digestive System – Why physiology informs feeding

Understanding Your Horse’s Digestive System – Why physiology informs feeding

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA The more you understand about how your horse’s digestive system works, the easier it becomes to make informed feeding choices. From the teeth...
Chewing in Horses – Managing restricted forage

Chewing in Horses – Managing restricted forage

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Whether you’re facing summer drought, managing a good doer’s waistline, or reducing sugar intake for a laminitis-prone horse, restricted forage brings the same...
Hedgerow Plants and Browse – Knowing your options

Hedgerow Plants and Browse – Knowing your options

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Hedgerow plants and browse can be a great way to add variety to your horse’s diet, encourage natural foraging behaviour, and provide additional...
Succulents in the Horse’s Diet – More Than Just a Summer Treat

Succulents in the Horse’s Diet – More Than Just a Summer Treat

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA As horse owners, we’re always looking for ways to keep our horses happy, hydrated, and engaged—especially in warm weather when pasture quality may...
Nutritional Management Plan of Muscle Myopathies in Horses

Nutritional Management Plan of Muscle Myopathies in Horses

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Nutritional Management Plan of Muscle Myopathies in Horses 1. Preventative Management Dietary Management Forage Selection: Choose mature hay or haylage with low non-structural...
Long-Term Ulcer Prevention: A Holistic Approach

Long-Term Ulcer Prevention: A Holistic Approach

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Preventing ulcers requires more than just dietary changes. A holistic approach considers stress reduction, management practices, and exercise routines.   Minimising Stress Stress...
Choosing Supplements to Support Your Horse’s Ulcer Care Plan

Choosing Supplements to Support Your Horse’s Ulcer Care Plan

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA While diet and management are the most important factors in ulcer prevention, supplements can offer additional support. Here’s how to choose the right...
Understanding Gastric Ulcers in Horses and Building an Ulcer Care Plan

Understanding Gastric Ulcers in Horses and Building an Ulcer Care Plan

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Gastric ulcers are a widespread issue among horses, affecting both high-performance athletes and leisure horses. Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is classified into...
Assessing and Satisfying the Insatiable Appetite

Assessing and Satisfying the Insatiable Appetite

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA In our last blog we looked at how to assess and manage a horse with a seemingly limited appetite. In this blog we...
Assessing and Optimising the Meagre Appetite

Assessing and Optimising the Meagre Appetite

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA   What is appetite? A horse’s appetite changes throughout the year and is driven by a combination of factors including dry matter, hormones,...
Celebrating Our Achievements as BETA Finalists 2024

Celebrating Our Achievements as BETA Finalists 2024

We are thrilled to share that Equine Products UK has been recognised as a finalist in two prestigious categories at the 2024 British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) Awards! BETA GBH...
Forage Buying Guide: Part 2

Forage Buying Guide: Part 2

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA In last month’s blog we discussed what to buy, in part 2 we discuss when to buy and how best to communicate your...
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