Dr. Carleys Blog

Understanding Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and the Role of Natural Nutritional Support

21 March 2025

Understanding Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and the Role of Natural Nutritional Support

Equine Cushing’s Disease, medically known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is a common endocrine disorder affecting older horses. It results from a dysfunction...

All about Omegas

21 January 2025

All about Omegas

The Role of Oils in Equine Nutrition Adding oil to a horse’s diet is now a well-established practice among horse owners looking to support...

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...

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