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Expert insight from Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA to help you support your horse with confidence.
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Vitamin E in Winter – A Quick Reminder for Horses on Conserved Forage
Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA When grass growth tails off and turnout is limited, many horses move onto conserved forage only (hay or haylage). That’s when vitamin E... -
Using Winter to Your Advantage – Supporting Healthy Weight Loss in Horses
Written by Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA For many horses, winter is a time when the natural drop in pasture quality and the extra energy needed to keep warm can... -
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
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
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
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
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...
