Impress the Judge - Improving Topline and Condition
Improving topline and condition for showing and performance horses not only helps to impress the judge but is also required for balance and strength.
Does What we Feed Affect our Horses Coat?
As horse owners we spend endless hours brushing and washing to achieve that perfect shine whether its for a competition or just to keep them looking great.
Getting it right: Weaning
The weaning process has been reported in recent research as one of the most stressful events in a horse’s life (Mach et al 2017).
Developmental Orthopedic Disease - Nutritional Influences
Abnormal growth and development in young horses can significantly impact their future career as sound athletes.
Getting it right - Nutrition and the Neonatal Foal
Within the first 12 to 24 hours after birth it is essential that the foal receives colostrum, a rich and essential source of antibodies.
Can Poor Nutrition Affect Hoof Quality?
Brittle and damaged hooves are always an owner’s concern, poor quality hooves can impact their performance, comfort and can develop into related lameness problems.
Feeding the foetus – Nutrition, The key to success
Correct nutrition is key in all developmental and growing stages of the foal, not only in the early stages of life, but also throughout the gestation period.
Race 13 ® - Product Focus
The choice of the world’s leading trainers, Race 13® is the benchmark for equine performance diets.
Safe Feed Storage Guidelines from Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Bluegrass Horse Feeds are focusing on the important of correct feed storage with a helpful print out guide for horse owners to put in their feed rooms.
Hay v’s Haylage – Which Forage Should You Choose?
The foundation to any feeding programme is the forage content of the diet, recommended by the National Research Council to be a minimum of 1.
Sugar - Is it bad for my horse?
We all crave those sweet sugar tasty treats, but is sugar also bad for our horses? And what is the sugar level in my horses feed? Some owners manging horses with metabolic, digestive or behavioural issues often ask the Bluegrass Horse Feeds team these questions.
Feeding Management for Equine Cushing’s Disease
Equine Cushing’s Disease is remarked as the most common endocrine condition in the horse, correctly known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), estimated to develop in 20 to 33% of horses around the age of 20.
How Does Correct Nutrition Affect Equine Joint Health?
Performance horses, the developing foal and senior horses are all at a higher risk of joint injuries and issues occurring.
When Should I Feed my Horse a Soaked Feed?
Soaked Feeds have been traditionally fed to horses for years and is often turned to as a familiar feed during colder months or when encouraging water intake.
What are the Signs and How to Manage Equine Colic
Equine colic is an owner’s worst nightmare, with some cases leading to expensive vet bills or even mortality, it is important that we understand the causes, ability to identify the signs and implement management practises to avoid colic from occurring.
Bluegrass Horse Feeds Tips on Caring for Equine Gut Health
Fibre should be the largest part of our horses’ diet; the horse’s hind gut is filled with microbial populations designed to aid the digestion of these fibrous substrates.
Understanding Equine Hind Gut Acidosis and Which Horses are at Risk?
Hind Gut acidosis, often seen in performance horses, can lead to serious health problems such as laminitis or hind gut ulcers.
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Impress the Judge - Improving Topline and Condition
Keep Reading
Improving topline and condition for showing and performance horses not only helps to impress the judge but is also required for balance and strength.
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Does What we Feed Affect our Horses Coat?
Keep Reading
As horse owners we spend endless hours brushing and washing to achieve that perfect shine whether its for a competition or just to keep them looking great.
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Getting it right: Weaning
Keep Reading
The weaning process has been reported in recent research as one of the most stressful events in a horse’s life (Mach et al 2017).
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Developmental Orthopedic Disease - Nutritional Influences
Keep Reading
Abnormal growth and development in young horses can significantly impact their future career as sound athletes.
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Getting it right - Nutrition and the Neonatal Foal
Keep Reading
Within the first 12 to 24 hours after birth it is essential that the foal receives colostrum, a rich and essential source of antibodies.
-
Can Poor Nutrition Affect Hoof Quality?
Keep Reading
Brittle and damaged hooves are always an owner’s concern, poor quality hooves can impact their performance, comfort and can develop into related lameness problems.
-
Feeding the foetus – Nutrition, The key to success
Keep Reading
Correct nutrition is key in all developmental and growing stages of the foal, not only in the early stages of life, but also throughout the gestation period.
-
Race 13 ® - Product Focus
Keep Reading
The choice of the world’s leading trainers, Race 13® is the benchmark for equine performance diets.
-
Safe Feed Storage Guidelines from Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Keep Reading
Bluegrass Horse Feeds are focusing on the important of correct feed storage with a helpful print out guide for horse owners to put in their feed rooms.
-
Hay v’s Haylage – Which Forage Should You Choose?
Keep Reading
The foundation to any feeding programme is the forage content of the diet, recommended by the National Research Council to be a minimum of 1.
