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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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Forage Buying Guide: Part 1

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA This time of year, hay and haylage making is in full flow and while for those of us with horses out at pasture...

Hay or Haylage: Which is most appropriate for my horse?

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA There are no hard and fast rules that can be applied when it comes to predicting the suitability of a hay as compared...

The differences between Hay and Haylage: The Production Process

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA As grass growth is seasonal, and our horses’ needs are not, we need to have a way of preserving grass to ensure...

Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) What is it? Formerly known as Cushing’s disease, Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is a chronic progressive disease...

Understanding Key Terms When Considering Supplements & Feeds for Your Horse

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA This month’s blog focuses on defining some key terms that you may come across when considering supplements and feeds for your horse. Understanding what...

Getting The Best For Your Horse: How To Compare Supplements

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA In this month’s blog we are looking at how we can compare supplements to make informed decisions for our horses. When comparing...

Equine Products UK Ltd partners with Equine Care Group🤝

Equine Products UK Ltd is very proud to announce our partnership with Equine Care Group. The Equine Care Group has a very clear vision: providing the best possible medical services...

Pre and Probiotics - What? When? How?

Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA This month’s blog is all about pre and probiotics; what they are, when to use them and how they work. Pre and probiotics...

The Micronutrient Content of Forage & How This May Impact Supplementation

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. This month’s blog focuses on the micronutrient content of forage (grass, hay, haylage) and how this may impact supplementation. Forage nutrient levels fluctuate throughout...

Safeguarding and Supporting the Equine Respiratory System

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. There are many aspects of our horse’s environment which can negatively impact the respiratory system, some that are within our control, and others very...

All You Need To Know About Gastro-Mag

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. This month’s blog focuses on Gastromag – what it is and when it can be used. What is Gastromag? Gastromag is a supplement designed...

Skin Health

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. Skin issues can often appear over the summer months (weather and insects often playing a role) and as we move through coat changes in the...

The Importance Of Electrolytes

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. Electrolytes are body salts essential for fluid balance, muscle, and nerve activity. The main electrolytes to note are sodium, potassium, and chloride. When looking at...

Atypical Myopathy

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. This month’s blog focuses on a potential pasture threat that faces our horses in spring. Atypical Myopathy (also known as sycamore myopathy) has seemingly increased...

A Scientific Approach To Muscle Building

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. Improving muscle condition can yield a whole wealth of benefits for performance and health. Muscle development is impacted directly and indirectly by many factors, some...

Nutritional Support of the Broodmare: Fertility to Foaling

Written by Briony Witherow MSc, BSc, RNutr. While there are many factors which can impact fertility and pregnancy in the mare, nutrition plays a fundamental role from conception through to foaling. Bodyweight and...

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Why not drop an email to Briony Witherow BSc. MSc. FHEA. RNutr our registered Nutritionist. Briony has been a lecturer at Writtle University College since 2017, lecturing in Equine and Canine Nutrition, Grassland Management, Equine Health Management, Young Horse Production and Conception to Competition.

Briony also works with Equine Products UK as a Senior Equine Nutritionist and was Senior Nutritionist. She is a registered nutritionist (animal specialism) under the Association for Nutrition and has her own equine nutrition consultancy which she runs alongside teaching.

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