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By Peter Fishpool, nutritional expert at Scientific Nutritional ProductsAs the autumn weather gets into full swing many of us in the UK are experiencing more of the cliché weather bringing rain and mud to the yard. More importantly than horse...

Our nutritional advisor and company partner Peter Fishpool is an expert on equine and canine health. Horses and ponies are notorious for their sensitive digestive systems, prone to all-too-common digestive upsets such as colic or gastric ulcers, so in our...

With the weather feeling decidedly more autumnal and the rain showers increasing many horse owners are considering the risk of Laminitis for their horse or pony. The word laminitis strikes fear into the heart of any horse owner as the...

A show or event atmosphere can often prove a stressful environment for our horses and ponies bringing them new surroundings, sights and smells and more pressure under saddle. Keeping your equine calm at competitions is not only essential for your...

Did you know that this week is International Assistance Dog Week, known as IADW? The special week was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals with their disabilities. Assistance dogs transform the lives of their human...

Many horse owners will be familiar with the frustration of lost shoes and cracked, split feet during the summer months. The old adage; ‘No foot, no horse, is just as true as it ever was, so in our latest blog...

Certain horses and ponies are what is known as 'good doers', these types are typically native breeds such as the Connemara, Highlands, Shetlands and New Forest ponies to name but a few. These breeds are easy keepers as they have...

The competing horse is an athlete requiring specialist management and optimum nutrition. But feeding the ‘fizzy’ or excitable competition equine can be considerably more challenging, and many owners struggle with how to offer the essential nutrients their horse needs but...

The number of dogs with allergies has increased dramatically in recent years. It is now estimated that one in seven dogs suffer from allergic symptoms with skin allergies being the most common. Though certain breeds appear to be more allergy...