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One of the most common questions we receive on the Feedline around this time of year is 'How do I know if my forage is suitable for my laminitis prone horse? Our answer is 'if you can, get your forage tested'. Dengie Nutritionist Tracey explains why.

Providing diversity for the stabled horse has become popular in the form of a hedgerow hay net, but do you know how many calories the plants provide or the nutrient levels. The Dengie Nutrition team investigate.

Dengie Nutritionist, Tracey Hammond has been investigating the sugar levels in some popular fruit and veg we use as treats for our horses. Read our blog to find out what she discovered.

Managing a horse’s grass intake is fundamental to managing their weight and therefore laminitis risk but it isn’t always easy to do. In our latest blog, our nutrition team explore all of the options available and answer FAQ's such as Why muzzle a horse and How long can a horse wear a grazing muzzle.

You should be topping up your horse’s ration with vitamin and mineral supplements. Learn the difference between fortified feed, licks and supplements

Selecting the right feed for horses with ulcers that are good do-ers can be tricky. What's the priority with these individuals - managing the ulcers or promoting weight loss? Find out more.

How much do you know about starch in horse feed? This article explores what starch is, why we feed it to horses and why we need to be careful. Find out more.

Conserved forage, also known as hay and haylage, is the cornerstone of a laminitis-prone horse’s diet. But which forage should you feed? Find out more.

Are you unsure what the best feed for your laminitic horse is? Here, we’re taking a look at advice for feeding horses with laminitis. Read more here.

Grazing, while natural, can be a trigger for the painful disease laminitis. Here, we’re discussing how to monitor and manage grazing for laminitis prone horses.

With Halloween only a short time away there are many posts and videos appearing on Social Media about feeding pumpkins to horses. How safe is it to feed pumpkin to horses and what do you need to consider before offering pumpkin as a treat to your horse?

Forage provides at least half of your horse’s diet, so it’s a good idea to know the facts –and fiction- about forage.