How quickly will a horse gain weight? We ask the experts...
While ideally all horses would sustain a healthy bodyweight year-round, this is often not the case. Here we discover how quickly will a horse gain weight...
Feeding horses
If you’re looking to learn how to feed a horse, you’re in the right place. We all want our horses to be in tip top condition, so getting your feeding right is key. While all horse owners will be familiar with the basic rules of feeding, expert advice from equine nutritionists can make a real difference.
From forage analysis and how to make your own hay, to advice on how to feed your horse most effectively during the winter months, Horse & Hound’s experts offer advice on all challenges around feeding horses.
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Vets’ top tips for vital winter weight loss
Top vets have shared advice on how to get horses and ponies in suitable condition before the spring
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Owners urged to use winter to help horses find their ‘summer bodies’
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
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Weight management – the BIG issue in equine welfare *Promotion*
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How to make hay: Horse & Hound’s helpful guide for horse owners
If you are struggling with the rising costs of buying in hay — and questioning its quality — it is worth investigating how to make hay on your own land
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H&H Feed Week: feeding the active veteran this winter
Horse & Hound offers expert advice on how to keep an active veteran Irish Sport Horse in perfect condition this winter
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Gastric ulcers – did you know it’s now two distinct diseases? *Promotion*
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How to keep your horse healthy during a flush of fresh grass growth *Promotion*
As the weather warms the soil, and plenty of spring-like rain waters it, the inevitable flush of grass will be bursting through, bringing those lush, green swards of pastures, so typical of this time of year. But what does that actually mean for our equine diets and how can we manage it?
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FEI warns competitors feeding supplements is ‘negligent’, after failed dope tests
A contaminated supplement was found to be responsible for two horses’ positive tests for a banned substance
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BETA NOPS: what is it and why does it matter to you and your horse?
Find out everything you need to know about this key scheme in the world of horse feeds and supplements
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What should I feed my horse to develop topline muscle? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her weak horse for better muscle development
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Help! Can the way I feed my horse help reduce his shivers? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some insightful information on whether a certain feeding regime can help reduce a horse with shivers
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How do I feed an underweight, senior pony? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed an underweight, veteran pony after a dry summer, moving towards winter
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What are electrolytes, when should I feed them and how do they help? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed electrolytes
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What can I feed to make my horse’s coat shine? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her horse for a shiny coat without adding calories and condition
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Can feeds affect sweet itch in horses? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed to help manage sweet itch
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How can I help my overweight pony to slim down? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to manage feeding an overweight horse or pony
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Feeding a barefoot horse — what’s the secret to success? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a barefoot horse for optimum health
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Do I need to add salt to my horse’s feed? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how whether adding salt to feed is necessary and why table salt is preferable to electrolytes as a source of sodium
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How do I feed a pony prone to laminitis? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a pony that is prone to laminitis
