Practical Advice & Research
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
