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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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What is the best way to feed hay? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on the best way to feed hay to a horse
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Can feeding biotin improve hoof health? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some insightful information on whether biotin can help support hoof health
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What are the top 3 things on your horsey wish list? *Promotion*
Alfalfa is ideal for helping to build great top line, being abundant in essential amino acids compared to other fibre sources and low in starch to avoid excitable behaviour
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Would my horse benefit from a calmer? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how and when to feed calming supplements and how feed can affect behaviour
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Help! How should I feed my new young horse? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a new young horse
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19 super-fast facts about feeding
Meet Ned — your average healthy, happy but hungry horse, and get the low down on what really goes on inside a horse’s digestive system...
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How should I feed a veteran to support joints and overall health? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a veteran to help promote overall health through the winter
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Winter feeding: how to keep a Hickstead Derby winner in top condition
Keeping competition horses in peak condition through the winter can be a challenge. We delve into the diet plan of 2017 Hickstead Derby winner Golvers Hill, to find out the details of his winter feeding regime
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What should I feed my cob this winter? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a cob through the winter
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Find out what a Burghley winner gets fed during the winter
We delve into the diet plan of 2017 Burghley winner Ballaghmor Class, to find out the details of his winter feeding regime
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H&H Feed Week: 5 reasons it's healthy to let your horse lose weight this winter
Worried about your horse losing weight this winter? Most owners are, but many shouldn’t be. Read on to find out why letting your horse’s weight drop can actually be a good thing
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H&H Feed Week: 8 ways to keep your veteran horse healthy
As the evenings draw in and temperatures drop, keeping veterans in top condition can prove more of a challenge. Follow this expert advice for caring for your senior horse
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Does my horse need a balancer? How could one help? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on why feeding a balancer is often key to your horse's health and well-being
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How do I feed a veteran with Cushing’s for more condition while avoiding laminitis? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a veteran horse with Cushing's disease for better condition and while trying to avoid the onset of laminitis
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How do I add topline to a good-doer without feeding much hard feed? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to add topline onto a horse who is a good-doer
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Help! What should I feed my fussy, underweight thoroughbred? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her fussy underweight thoroughbred that requires more condition
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Help! My ex-racehorse needs more topline — what should I do? *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her ex-racehorse who requires more condition
