How should I feed a horse with poor hooves? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a horse with poor hooves
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. We also run occasional live web chats with feeding experts, so look out for more of these in future.
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If you have searched our site (click on the magnifying glass top right to search) and can’t find a solution to a feeding-related problem, email details to our website editor and we will see if one of our feeding experts can help.
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Cool, calm and collected: choosing the correct calmer for your horse with Blue Chip Feed *Promotion*
It is a well-known fact that horses are not the most predictable of beasts and the slightest change of environment can be detrimental to their stress levels and general outlook on life.
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How should I feed my good doer through the winter? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed her good doer through the winter months
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H&H Live Q&A: Expert feeding advice from Dodson & Horrell
Get expert advice on all your feeding challenges from Dodson & Horrell
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Confused by probiotics, prebiotics and pre-digested feed? Feeding jargon explained
Navigating feeding terminology can be hard to digest at times. Andrea Oakes sifts through the latest offerings on the market to find the true meaning behind those feed company phrases
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Balancing winter weight loss *Promotion*
If you own a rotund pony or a horse who has enjoyed just a little too much summer grass, the colder winter months are the ideal time to shift those surplus pounds
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Facts about feeding horses fibre *Promotion*
While the winter months can be testing for horse owners, Dengie offers some useful advice to help make feeding your horse as simple and effective as possible
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H&H Feed Week: the right diet to help prevent horses tying up
Horse & Hound offers some expert feeding advice to help a horse that has previously suffered from azoturia
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Feed balancers: why, when and how to feed them *Promotion*
Feed balancers, as the name suggests are designed to balance a horse or pony’s ration nutritionally in terms of vitamins and minerals, protein and energy as a result of increased emphasis on forage utilization in the diet.
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How do I feed my pony with Cushing’s disease? 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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Improving cross-country reaction times with Francis Whittington and Saracen *Promotion*
Find out how Francis Whittington helped the Saracen Horse Feeds/Horse & Hound Ex Racehorse to Event Horse bursary winner improve their cross-country performance
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Busting the feed balancer myths & FAQs *Promotion*
Spillers unpick the most common myths and misunderstandings surrounding feed balancers
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Feeding forage correctly *H&H VIP*
Calories provide power for the high-performance horse, but it’s important to get the energy balance right. Pat Harris MRCVS and Nanna Luthersson DVM separate feeding facts from fiction
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Horse health week: why gut health is key for a happy horse
Dr David Marlin, equine physiologist, explains why gut health in horses is essential in ensuring the well-being of a horse
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Horse health week: why vitamins and minerals are essential
The cornerstone of good nutrition is a balanced diet. Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, independent equine nutritionist, explains why vitamins and minerals are essential
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Coconut oil: how could it help your horse?
From improving skin and hair condition to enhancing athletes’ performance, coconut oil has been hailed as having health benefits for humans, but can it help your horse?
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Choosing the right feed for an ex-racehorse turned eventer with the Saracen Horse Feeds bursary *Promotion*
Marketing executive Sian Barton dreams of eventing at intermediate level and thanks to winning the Saracen Horse Feeds/Horse & Hound Ex Racehorse to Event Horse bursary, she’s about to get world class advice to help her achieve this ambition
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Sparkle in the show ring with SPILLERS and Katie Jerram *Promotion*
Vanessa Macdonald, competition and leisure horse nutritionist at SPILLERS and nutrition advisor to leading show rider and producer Katie Jerram, shares her essential nutrition tips to help your horse sparkle in the show ring
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H&H Feed Week: How to feed a competition horse on the move
Competition horses are no strangers to life on the road — but the lifestyle can cause havoc with their routine. Find out how best to navigate feeding on the move
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H&H Feed Week: How to feed an injured competition horse on box rest
What's the best approach to take when feeding an injured competition horse on box rest? H&H speaks to top nutritionists to find out
