Health

Is your horse or pony looking a little porky as a result of the wonderful summer weather and ample grazing? All equines can suffer from obesity as a result of over feeding and lack of exercise but breeds, such as...

When your equine is a hard-working competition horse it is essential to assess whether your horse or pony has the condition and the fuel he needs to perform. Offering a balanced diet is essential to every equine’s health and well...

With many horse owners beginning the competition season in a variety of different disciplines and pleasure riders undertaking longer hacks and rides, it is essential to assess whether your horse or pony has the condition and the fuel he needs...

Equine nutrition can be a minefield with a host of different feed products on the market and plenty of equestrian friends and experts only too willing to share their advice and tips on how to feed your horse. But do...

Equine skin conditions can be tricky to diagnose and difficult to treat. The cause of skin conditions can in some cases remain unknown with a broad range of possibilities including; viruses, fungal infections, bacterial infections or allergens resulting in an...

Balancing a horse’s diet while meeting the digestible energy requirements is extremely important. Each and every horse requires specific nutrients dependant on their age, workload and their access to good quality pasture. Nutrient content should be considered when looking at...

Here at Scientific Nutritional Products we have been, as the entire equestrian community have been, shocked and saddened by the many recent equine welfare cases dominating the press. So here at HQ we racked our brains as to what we...

The festive period brings a much looked-forward-to time of frivolity and parties, not to mention plenty of food and presents. However this exciting time often means that we have less time to spend at the yard with our equines. The...

Recent figures have indicated that veterinarians estimate that around 54% of horses and ponies in the UK are obese or overweight. Obesity in horses can result from a number of causes, ranging from genetics to improved forage quality in our...