‘People ask me how we keep winning – the answer is Vetrofen!’ Horses and ponies are classed as veterans on their 15th birthday. But this doesn’t mean the retirement paddock beckons! Just as with people, modern advances in medicine and nutrition are helping keep senior equines active and healthy well into their twilight years. Read […]
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With its golden colours and crisp days, autumn is a favourite time of year for many. But as the seasons change it’s important to think about your horse’s digestive system and gut health. Just as in humans, the gut is a key barometer of health, wellbeing and vitality in equines. The digestive system’s role is […]
Whatever your riding aspirations – whether your aim is to ride two prelim dressage tests, compete in a hunter trial or tackle a 20km pleasure ride – physical fitness, mental preparation and correct nutrition are the cornerstones of success. Your horse needs to be sufficiently conditioned to cope with the demands of the competition, you […]
Part and parcel of being a competition horse is spending long periods of time on the road. While some horses take travelling in their stride, for others it can be a stressful experience — and this can have a knock-on effect on their gastric health. Aside from travelling, there are any number of other scenarios […]