Health & Nutrition
Why do horses "Snort"? An Itchy nose or an indication of stress?
A scientific study just published from a group of researchers at the University of Normandie in France asked the question "Could snorts inform us on how horses perceive riding?”
Many owners are aware of the research i...
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The effect of high-starch diets on hindgut (faecal) bacteria and behaviour in horses
Research into diet and behaviour and the effects on the digestive system has increased significantly in the past decade, with many researchers looking at the effects of different diets on bacteria in faeces. Whilst id...
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Australian Study Looks At How Fast Horses Eat And Finds That Clydesdales Might Be Greedy!
Horses that are quick eaters, especially when eating cereal based feeds, are considered to be at higher risk of behavioural problems and digestive problems, especially choke. Whilst choke by itself is not life-threate...
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Understanding Electrolytes
Electrolyte use can be a confusing. There are many opinions and many myths. Electrolytes are required for almost all bodily functions including nerve function, digestion and muscle contraction. The major electrolytes ...
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What is “Clean Sport” and what exactly are the risks to riders?
What is "Clean Sport" and what exactly are the risks to riders?
With the FEI having recently released a decision on two dressage horses who tested positive for a banned substance in February 2017 and the more recent d...
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A Preliminary Investigation Into the Effect of ProKalm on Gait and Dressage Score: A double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study
A relaxed and co-operative horse is expected to perform better in dressage. This study tested the effect of ProKalm (Science Supplements™, U.K.) or a placebo on gait and dressage score. Horses and ponies (n=25) were r...
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Latest research prompts formulation update for award-winning Science Supplements® Gut Balancer
Science Supplements® responds to research with a formulation change to its successful Gut Balancer, to deliver a Gut Balancer supplement that features the highest combination of Pro and Prebiotics on the UK market.
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Water & Electrolytes
The majority of a mature horse’s body weight is composed of water, 62 – 68% to be precise! Unsurprisingly, water plays a key role in maintaining many different systems, including: blood and plasma volume, gastric moti...
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How To Manage Laminitis This Summer
The heatwave has hit the UK hard this summer with lovely hot sunny days, but on the other hand very hard ground, accompanied by less obvious problems. Everyone thinks about laminitis in the spring and Autumn, with fr...
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