NAFs aim is to nourish and protect your horse’s hooves and stamp out bad feet Hoof quality is largely governed by intrinsic factors such as genetics and diet, whilst external elements, including climate, management and care, also play an important part. Farriers and nutritionists alike recognise the influence diet has on hoof integrity. Poor quality […]
Outfit Ideas for the Cheltenham Festival How to dress the part for Cheltenham races with men’s and ladies’ outfits for big and small budgets! The Cheltenham Festival is one of the more relaxed occasions in the racing calendar, partly due to the season’s unpredictable weather, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress to impress. There […]
We’re slightly biased but we think there’s no better place to spend Valentine’s Day than in the beautiful British countryside. Here’s just a few of our favourite ways to spend the day. Make time for a romantic walk Venture out, find some idyllic views, then sit and watch the world go by. Take an […]
Attracting wild birds to your garden can be an extremely rewarding process as you sit back and watch the nimble creatures flit around between the trees and bushes. The good news is that attracting them is an easy task no matter where you live and at all times of the year. You’ll also be helping […]
Feeding horses during winter can be a tricky business! To help ensure they are getting all their nutritional needs, try these top tips from our in-house nutritional advisor Nikki McGee. Stabled Horses The winter months can increase the time horses spend in the stable. To help encourage foraging behaviours and reduce the risk of stable […]
Top Tips to Aid Colic Prevention in HorsesFrom Wadswick’s in-house nutritional advisor The word “Colic” brings fear to every horse owner and it can occur in even the best managed horses. Here are some practical tips to help prevent colic in horses from Wadswick’s in-house nutritional advisor, Nikki McGee. What is Colic? Colic is abdominal […]
Top Tips to Keep Your Horse and Animals Safe on Bonfire Night Loud, sudden bangs from fireworks can cause significant distress in some animals and with Bonfire Night just around the corner, it’s worth bearing in mind some best practices for helping to keep your horses and pets calm and safe. Advice for Horses Keep […]
With Spring grass here and Summer on the way, many of us are wondering what to feed our ponies/horses. Research has shown that forage alone (grass/hay/haylage) is unlikely to provide all the nutrients required even for horses and ponies at rest. Good doers often don’t need the recommended amount of compound feed so diets can lack all […]
