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Don’t Sweat It! The Benefits of Micro Encapsulation Technology™ in Electrolytes

Electrolytes are essential minerals found in the body, needed for hydration, blood acidity regulation, nutrient absorption, and nerve and muscle function. If you have ever looked at our Complete Electrolytes or SafeSalt, you might have read something about Micro Encapsulation Technology. But what is this and why is it important?

Supporting Gastric Health In Our Horses

The heath and functioning of the equine digestive system are critical to supporting their overall health and wellbeing. Where there is digestive upset or disturbance, the potential seriousness and significance of it c...

How Many Calories Are In My Horse Supplements?

The average 500kg horse that is worked lightly requires around 16,700 calories per day. The foundation of feeding a horse should be fibre: grass, hay, haylage, or any combination. Straw can also be used but should not...

Customer Spotlight: Rosemary & Tilly

Background Rosemary has owned her 14hh Connemara competition mare, Tilly (Easter Star ll), for over ten years. As a combination they regularly compete at BE including qualifying for the Area Festivals, most notably a...

Customer Spotlight: Lauren & Mega

Background Lauren has owned 9 year old sports horse mare Mega for 4 years, with high hopes of competing. But in 2020 Mega was diagnosed with kissing spine and gastric ulcers after she seemed a little off in her ridden...

Gastric Ulcers: Life After Treatment

For horse owners, diagnosis of gastric ulcers is now as familiar as arthritis and colic, but what does this diagnosis mean for horses long-term? Do horses recover fully from gastric ulcers? What can be done to help pr...

How To Reduce The Risk of Colic This Winter

When it comes to horses, there are two dreaded C words. The first, Colic, the second, which takes responsibility for so many cases of the first is Change. Horses, and even more specifically, their digestive tracts hat...

What is Omega-3, and what should you be looking for?

Omega-3 (O3) and Omega-6 (O6) fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats, with the term ‘omega’ referring to the chemical structures. O3 fatty acids especially, have been the subject of extensive research, support...

How do changes to a normal feeding routine affect equine behaviour?

Consistent management regimes are recommended in the care of horses to minimise the incidence of digestive issues and stereotypic behaviours. Predictable feeding times support good welfare and minimise environmental d...

Does withholding forage feed affect the faecal bacterial microbiota in healthy horses?

Changes in faecal bacteria populations are associated with gastrointestinal disease in a range of species. Horses presenting with colic have been shown to have a decreased diversity and species richness of faecal and ...

Can a calcium supplement derived from seaweed, affect the pH of gastric juice in horses?

The horse’s stomach consists of an upper non-glandular (squamous) area and a lower glandular area. The glandular area secretes acidic gastric juices, essential to support digestion. The non-glandular area lacks suitab...

How do horses and humans differ in their preference for treats?

The use of treats for companion animals is common. The use of treats by equine caregivers is increasing, although has been little studied to date, especially in comparison to treat use and choice for other companion s...

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