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The Role of Omega 3 and 6 In The Horse’s Diet

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (oils) play a very important role within the equine diet and balancing these essential oils is paramount to optimal digestive health. An imbalance of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids or an inadequate amount of Omega 3 can affect your horse’s temperament.

12 Top Tips for Doing a Good Show

Blue Chip Sponsored Rider Henry Boswell

1 – Asses your horse’s strengths and weaknesses. Practise your show at home and see what works best for you and your horse. Keep it simple, keep it short. 2 – Listen to the judge or steward and be prepared to do a different show to the one you have practised if so requested. Watch …

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Feeding the Competition Horse

Blue Chip Feed Sponsored Rider Beth Vernon

Feeding a competition horse can be very challenging. Stress, concentration and physical demands can all have implications on digestive health and this in turn can result in horses struggling to maintain weight whilst competing. Performance horses often loose their appetite as they get fitter, so feeding a nutrient dense, high quality feed balancer will ensure they get all …

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Top Tips for Training a Show Horse

Clare and Glen photo courtesy of Equinational

1 – Training a show horse is no different to training any other kind of horse, know what you want to achieve and be very black and white with your horse, so he understands what you want. 2 – One of the best horse trainers in the world from the Swiss Knie Circus told me “The horse …

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Digestive Health

Nucleotides cr ask Jem

Ensuring your horse’s digestive health is in peak condition is of paramount importance for their wellbeing. If the horse’s digestive system is compromised in any way it will have significant effects on performance, appearance and even temperament. The concerns are not only what they are being fed, but environment, well-being and good husbandry, which can all play a significant …

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