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Faecal water and diarrhoea in horses

16 August 2024

Faecal water and diarrhoea in horses

Faecal water and diarrhoea in horses: causes, differences and prevention Digestive problems such as faecal water and diarrhoea in horses are serious health problems...

Thunderbrook Horse Feed: Harnessing the power of nature

1 August 2024

Thunderbrook Horse Feed: Harnessing the power of nature

At Thunderbrook, we are dedicated to providing equine nutrition that aligns with the natural diet of horses. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief...

Exclusive interview with Dr. Debbie Carley

1 August 2024

Exclusive interview with Dr. Debbie Carley

In this exclusive interview with Dr. Debbie Carley, we delve into the exceptional qualities of FAI Farms in Wytham, Oxford, renowned for its biodiverse...

Body condition score

20 June 2024

Body condition score

Is the weight of your horse too fat or too thin? Maintaining your horse within the ideal weight range is crucial for its health....

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in horses

14 June 2024

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in horses

If a horse has too much body fat, this can increase the risk of developing so-called diseases of affluence. These types of diseases are...

PAVO & Thunderbrook – Two companies, one heart

1 February 2024

PAVO & Thunderbrook – Two companies, one heart

Pavo, ForFarmers’ organisation in the equine sector worldwide, is expanding its market position through the acquisition of Thunderbrook Equestrian Limited (‘Thunderbrook’), a company operating...

Confused?

26 January 2021

Confused?

Today, as horse owners our mind boggles with so many feeds, clever marketing, complicated supplements, juggling contradicting expert advice, spending fortunes on jars of...

Comparison of Synergy with NRC guidelines for a 500kg healthy adult horse at maintenance.

14 November 2019

Comparison of Synergy with NRC guidelines for a 500kg healthy adult horse at maintenance.

The National Research Council (NRC) guidelines are the industry recognised standard for recommended daily rates of nutrients for horses. All grazing, forage and browse...

Into the Winter – Feeding and Nutrition for the Colder Months

1 October 2019

Into the Winter – Feeding and Nutrition for the Colder Months

As the nights begin to draw in and the temperature drops, you are probably turning your thoughts to what extra bags of feed can...

Why does my horse eat horse poo?

17 May 2019

Why does my horse eat horse poo?

We often have enquiries from anxious owners asking why their horse has suddenly been seen eating horse droppings. Their immediate reaction is to question...

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