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This is one of the most common and most reasonable questions horse owners ask when starting a Hoof Supplement, and setting realistic expectations from the outset makes a real difference to whether owners stick with a product long enough to...

The demands placed on a horse's joints vary enormously depending on what that horse is actually doing day to day, and it is worth thinking about discipline specific joint stress when considering supplementation. Dressage horses experience repeated, controlled loading through...

Understanding why Scientific Nutritional Products (Horse Supplements Direct) sells directly to customers, rather than through traditional retail channels, helps explain how we are able to offer the quality and value we do across our horse and dog supplement range. The...

The relationship between body weight and Joint Health in Dogs is one of the most significant, yet frequently underestimated, factors affecting canine joint comfort and long term mobility. The mechanics here are straightforward but worth spelling out clearly. Every kilogram...

What happens nutritionally in the hours following demanding exercise plays a significant role in how well a horse recovers, both in terms of immediate comfort and longer term joint and muscle health. During intense or prolonged exercise, horses experience several...

Travel can place genuine physical demands on horses that owners sometimes underestimate, and understanding these demands helps you support your horse's comfort, including joint comfort, before, during and after a journey. Standing in a moving vehicle requires horses to continuously...

The horse's digestive system, and specifically the trillions of microorganisms living within it, plays a far more central role in overall health than many owners realise, extending well beyond simple digestion into areas including immunity, behaviour and even joint health....

Working dogs and highly active companion dogs place very different demands on their joints compared with dogs leading a more sedentary lifestyle, and understanding these demands helps owners make more informed decisions about Dog Joint support. Dogs involved in agility,...

Cracked, split or brittle hooves are among the most common concerns horse owners raise with their vets and farriers, and the causes are often more layered than they first appear. Environmental factors play a significant role. Hooves that are repeatedly...