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The design and manufacturing of nutritious equine feeds seems simple – what’s good for us must be good for horses? In reality, a business which sells or manufactures animal feeds, including supplements, must comply with EU feed legislation, which lays down strict rules on the types of feed materials and additives which can be fed to horses, how feed should be labelled, and prevents unsubstantiated claims. Our team includes a qualified animal nutritionist who specialises in feed legislation to ensure we are compliant and gives us maximum confidence in the integrity of our products. EquiNectar is a natural, horse digestive...

Harry Meade is not only one of our top riders, but also commentates for the BBC, and has a regular H&H column. His fascinating analogies communicate techniques and make learning fun and easy! 

Hind-gut Acidosis can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-standing). An example of acute hind-gut acidosis would be the pony who breaks out of his stable and gets into the feed room. He gorges feed, and the result is a massive overflow of starch into the hind-gut. There is a sudden reduction in the pH of the hind-gut, and the healthy bacteria in the gut get very stressed at the change in pH, and begin to die. As they die they release toxins which are absorbed into the blood of the pony. These toxins result in an inflammatory response by the body which can...

Until recently, many possible issues with the hind-gut of the horse have not been recognised. Horse owners and vets alike have overlooked the significance of this enormous organ, which can hold 150L of feed material and is responsible for 30% of the horses’ weight.  However, we are now becoming more aware of its complexity, and beginning to develop an understanding of its possible influence on many aspects of health and disease including: The comfort, happiness and well being of a horse Issues within the hind-gut which could cause failure to thrive Connections between the hind-gut and the skin/ coat Influence...