Category Archives: Advice
Feb
Cheltenham Festival is a highlight of the National Hunt season but let’s face it, the festival isn’t just about the races. If you’re wondering what to wear, we’ve put together a quick guide to stylish and appropriate Cheltenham Festival dressing with a few outfit ideas for inspiration. The official Cheltenham Festival Dress Code In short, […]
Oct
During the chilly winter months, persistent rainy days have become a characteristic hallmark, leading to our equine companions often being confined to damp, muddy paddocks. Unfortunately, this can heighten the likelihood of them grappling with the troublesome mud fever. Also known as dermatitis, greasy heels, or cracked heels, this non-contagious skin condition primarily affects the […]
Advice, Equine Posts, NAF Advice Centre, NAF Health, Support, Vitality and Immunity, NAF Hooves
Autumn Grass Growth
Aug
September means looking ahead to autumn, with all that brings, from end of season championships, to fun rides, autumn training and maybe planning how to keep riding through those dreaded shorter days. As horse owners it’s important we don’t take our eyes off the ball, and make sure we keep our horses sound, fit and […]
Jul
New additions to the Carr & Day & Martin fly control range: Flygard extra strength gel and Flygard protector! Flies are the summer offenders that enjoy feeding off substances such as sweat, blood, proud flesh, and faeces, making horses the prime targets! Flies can cause irritation, restlessness, and itching and can be the primary site […]
Jun
Whether you are looking for a new Charles Owen riding hat or a pair of Lemieux safety stirrups we have got a large range for you to choose from. Keep your protection up-to-date and shop online or in-store today. If you are shopping online and need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01225 810700.
Jun
The new Ariat Ascent Paddock Boots and Chaps have been getting a lot of love recently so we thought we would give them a try ourselves to find out why. Billed as ‘game-changing’ equestrian footwear, these separate boots and chaps are designed to be incredibly comfy and versatile so you can effortlessly go from one […]
Keeping chickens at home can be such a rewarding experience. Aside from providing you with delicious fresh eggs, hens can become much-loved members of the household. Hen health is of course of utmost importance and much is written about providing them with the right feed, grit, housing and water. But, did you know, that supplementing […]
Maintaining the best of health in our horses can be a particular challenge over winter, with the cold dark days, and no fresh grazing available. If we add in the needs of the veteran equine, it can be even more challenging. However, we know, that our equine population is ageing, and more and more horses […]
Advice, NAF Calming, NAF Care and Skin, NAF Digestion, NAF Health, Support, Vitality and Immunity, NAF Hooves, NAF Joints
Preparing Horses for Bad Weather
Dec
Preparing Horses for Bad Weather With advice from NAF For horses who are kept out in the fields, there are different concerns: increased mud, lost shoes and soft soles, meaning horses are more prone to infection, potential weight loss, and wet, heavy rugs Remember to stock up on bedding, forage, feed and supplements so you […]
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