Knowledge Base
Does my horse need electrolytes?
Electrolytes are essential minerals found in the body and lost in sweat, urine and breath. Within the body they are needed for hydration, regulation of blood acidity, absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract, ...
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When An Itch Becomes A Scratch: Supporting Your Dog's Skin & Coat Health
Next time you stroke your dog, take a moment to marvel at their skin and coat. Yes, different dogs have different coat types – from silky to smooth, wiry to fuzzy – but skin and coat condition are closely linked. Not ...
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Science Supplements Sponsor Bolesworth Elite Auctions For Second Year Running
Science Supplements are delighted to announce an extended sponsorship with Bolesworth Elite Auctions.
The all encompassing package features all three of this years auctions, including the newly announced Dressage Auct...
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Sweet Itch In Horses: Management & Prevention
What is Sweet Itch?
Sweet itch, also known as insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) or summer eczema is a type of skin inflammation caused by allergies (allergic dermatitis). Most commonly the allergy is to the saliva o...
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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...
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Supporting The Health of Our Dogs Joints: The What, The Why & The How
Our dogs were made for walking. They were also made for running, playing, jumping, and a whole host of other activities that give both them and us enormous pleasure. Keeping our dogs active is an important way to help...
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What do I need to know about laminitis?
Recent research in the UK has highlighted that laminitis affects up to 1:10 horses or ponies. This is a really shocking statistic and equates to two or three cases per livery yard per year. A single bout of this excru...
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New Canine Supplements Paw-ssionate About The Science
Science Supplements are proud to announce the launch of an all new canine supplement range.
As an award-winning retailer, best known for our comprehensive range of equine supplements, today we launched an all new line...
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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...
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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...
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The Role Of Good Nutrition In Hoof Health
The winter poses tough challenges even for those with healthy hooves, and this winter has been no exception. Persistent rainfall has resulted in muddy, waterlogged fields for those living out/ have access to turnout. ...
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A Guide To: Respiratory Health For Horses
Is it normal for a horse to cough?
The short answer is no! It is not normal for a horse to cough at rest, or at the beginning of a riding session. If your horse does cough occasionally or regularly, it suggests some d...
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