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Horse Feeding Mistakes

Horse Feeding Mistakes

1st Oct 2024

Horse nutrition plays a crucial role in equestrian and dressage performance. As a pony club member, or equine enthusiast, understanding common feeding mistakes can help you optimize your horse's health and performance. Here are 6 main mistakes horse owners often make when feeding their equine partners:1. Overfeeding Grain and ConcentratesMany horse owners mistakenly believe that more gr …
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10 Points To Consider When Buying a New Horse.

10 Points To Consider When Buying a New Horse.

Posted by Russell Gibbons on 12th Sep 2024

Buying a new horse is a big decision, and it's important to approach it with both your heart and your head!So, you're thinking about adding a new four-legged family member to your life? How exciting!  Remember, this isn't just any purchase – it's about finding a partner for your equestrian adventures and a friend to share your life with. 10 points you should consider :1. Know Your …
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DONKEYS MAKE GREAT PETS.

DONKEYS MAKE GREAT PETS.

Posted by Russell Gibbons on 3rd Jun 2024

Donkeys are a wonderful animal that make a super entertaining pet.  Although they are similar to horses, and are actually part of the Equus genus, they have some very noticeable differences to horses.As such, if you have them as a pet as well as horses, it’s important to make sure you treat them differently especially when it comes to nutrition……We’ll explore that soon. But first, lets h …
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Managing High Temperatures, and fevers, in your Horse!

Managing High Temperatures, and fevers, in your Horse!

Posted by Russell Gibbons on 10th May 2024

Spotting and Soothing High Temperatures in your Horse is an important part of owning a pony!Your four-legged besties mean the world to you, right? We get it. That's why it's super important to keep an eye on their health, including watching out for fevers. Yup, horses can get them too! But don't fret, this is a simple guide on how to sniff out a fever in your trusty steed, and what to do about …
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