BEYOND THE FEED BAG

How turnout, stress and routine affect digestion We tend to think of equine nutrition as the science of calories, minerals, and macros - choosing the right concentrates, balancing the forage, and tweaking the supplements. But true nutrition goes far beyond what’s in the feed bag or supplement tub. The way a horse is managed -…

BylizzieAugust 12, 20250Comments

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FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or function. These behaviours involve a need-related drive that develops if an environment has inadequate opportunities for satisfying the need the horse is trying to fill. Once established, these behaviours may become a need in and of themselves, and the animal repeats…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20250Comments

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FEEDING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Epol Nutrition Advisor The December holidays are finally upon us! For many, that means a well-deserved break for both horse and rider; for others, it means more time to ride, and so the workload increases. Assessing your horse's diet prior to making changes in workload will ensure that all the essential…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: FEEDING FOR MUSCLE

Q: How do I feed my horse to build muscle for eventing using nutrition? A: It goes without saying that building muscle requires correct work, so nutrition is not going to be the only piece of the puzzle. Eventing is also a ‘multi-discipline’ sport so your horse is going to need to cross-train to really start…

BylizzieFebruary 13, 20210Comments

BEYOND THE FEED BAG

FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

FEEDING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

ASKHQ: FEEDING FOR MUSCLE

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