When formulating a diet for a racehorse based on chaff, grain, protein sources, oil and hay (i.e. no added supplementation) it is easy to...

A brief review of scientific advice to promote gut health in racehorses. The quantity of hay currently recommended to reduce gastric...

Clinical signs of EGUS are usually subtle and non-specific. What is the evidence of the effect of EGUS on performance? - In one study,...

A new service is now available allowing for the supply of premium quality, fresh feed to racing stables and farms. Each stable or farm...

Due to the potential beneficial effects of omega 3 on inflammation there has been much interest in supplementation of horses. Review of...

Horse nutrition has become overly complicated over the years - but covering the basics will take you a long way. Hay should be made...

Little is known about the exact amino acid requirements of horses, however estimations can be made to improve the protein quality of...

A 2023 paper entitled “A review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bone Stronger: Implications for Horses and...

The true advantage of feed formulation lies in the ability to match feed types to specific requirements for stables and farms, taking...

Lucerne hay appears superior to grass hay or pasture for reducing the risk of gastric ulcers. Intense training combined with high starch...

Further research supports the use of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in the management of joint disease in horses. Chondroitin...

Optimising mare body condition, adequate supplementation and selection of appropriate feed types may help to reduce the risk of...

It is the quality, rather than the quantity, of protein that is likely to be of key importance in an athletic horse's diet. Horse owners...

Incorporating oil into the diets of hard working horses can be highly beneficial for their performance and overall health. The primary...

Over the last few weeks/months I’ve been engrossed in analyses of feed samples (including both raw feed ingredients and commercial...