Equine Nutrition Articles

Stomach ulcers (also called gastric ulcers) are one of the biggest challenges you can face as a horse owner. Treatment is expensive and some horses can’t seem to escape the vicious circle of ulcers returning once treatment finishes. With that in mind, we wanted to cut through the confusion and give you a guide based on the latest science, on what you need to know about gastric ulcers and what you can do to help reduce the risk of them coming back.

What if you could manage your horse on pasture with spring grass AND avoid laminitis (and a lot of worry in the process)? It is actually possible, and the key is using tools which help you limit how much pasture your laminitis-prone horse eats during Spring.

We sometimes get asked why the Digestive EQ feed rate is ‘so high’, and occasionally we see people choosing products because they have a lower feed rate. But that is a strategy potentially fraught with issues. So why is the Digestive EQ feed rate at the level it is?

We really believe that knowledge is so important, so we have gathered all the information we can on the most commonly asked questions about our sup...

Foals are born without any fibre-digesting bacteria in their gastrointestinal tracts, so they have to eat their Mum’s manure to get it. If the mare’s gut is healthy and populated by mostly ‘good’ bacteria then her manure will provide plenty of ‘good’ bacteria for her foal too. In turn this will populate the foal’s gut with ‘good’ bacteria and set it up for a lifetime of efficient fibre digesting. That’s the short answer, but let’s delve a little deeper…

What’s the first thing you think of for your horse coming into winter? If you’d asked me this question a couple of years ago, my answer would have been something along the lines of… How many rugs will I need? How much fill should they have? What time should I take them off? Should I get my horse clipped? Should I be putting them in stables? But, did you ever think: should I be changing my horse’s diet? 

Just because your horse isn’t displaying anxious behaviour, it doesn’t mean they’re not stressed. As flight animals, horses are programmed to avoid showing their weakness. We've gathered a list of expert tips to help you support your horse through stressful times.

Worried your horse may be suffering from colic? Looking for the signs to confirm colic, and wondering what to do next? Colic is a common ailment in horses, and it can be mild through to severe, even life-threatening. So it’s important to know how to identify the condition, and what to do if your horse has colic.

There are some simple things to look out for which can indicate a lack of good bacteria in the gut, and the impact this is having on your horse’s overall health. Here are five of the top signs that may mean your horse is having trouble with its gut and digestive system.

How Alex and Paisley helped their older horse find health and happiness in his golden years.  At Poseidon Animal health, our Equine Team love heari...

By Dr Nerida McGilchrist - B Rur. Sc (Hon1) PhD RAnNutr As a trainer having horses in training that are healthy, content and performing well under...

Kikuyu is one of the common grass species found in horse pastures. But does it provide enough calcium to meet your horses needs?