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Embrace Winter Weight Loss

This summer the Dengie Nutrition Team have seen many horses that have gained weight year on year. Here we explain why winter is a great time to encourage weight loss along with information on lower calorie, high fibre feeds.

Behind the Scenes with Sandy Phillips – Part Two

As part of a series of exclusive interviews with equestrian professionals, Dengie catches up with Sandy Phillips International Dressage Judge and member of the Eventing Ground Jury for 2016 Olympic Games. In addition to judging, Sandy is a professional dressage trainer based in the Cotswolds teaching riders from Novice to Grand Prix.

Out of Lockdown and Off to Event!

Sarah-Jane Brown and Fliss are finally back out competing and eventing! Read their latest blog to find out how they got on!

Cereal free diet still provides plenty of energy and stamina

Top Tips for Fussy Feeders

When a horse loses interest in his feed it can be very frustrating. There are a number of reasons why a horse may lose his appetite, but also a variety of options you can try to resolve the problem. 

Laminitis explained

Laminitis is most commonly linked with poor nutrition, we explain how dietary management is key to reducing the risk of a horse or pony getting laminitis.

We are recruiting – Equine Nutritionist / Feed Advisor

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Dengie team of nutritionists and feed advisors.

The Ups and Downs of Eventing!

I’ve had my ups and downs with Sparkle recently whist out competing. He wasn’t feeling himself at Richmond Horse Trials, but after a session with the physio and a few days rest Sparkle was back on form.

Preparing for the Dengie Championships

We catch up with ambassador Maisie Randle as she prepares to compete at The Pony Club Dengie Winter Championships at Addington.

Finally…the Eventing Season Kicks Off

Maisie’s preparations for the event season were going well and she was looking forward to her first event…then Coronavirus happened and everything stopped! Four months later she has competed at her first event with Bracken.

Reading the label on horse feed

We explain how to read the label on your horse feed to understand more about what you are feeding your horse or pony.

Feeding Horses in Summer

In part two of our ‘Summer Feeding Solutions’ series our nutrition team look at feeding leisure horses and ponies that are prone to carrying a little extra weight in the summer months.

GUL Outdoor Therapy

The Dengie Nutrition team recently visited GUL Outdoor Therapy in Wiltshire, a charity that provides various outdoor activities, including equine assisted therapy, to individuals and groups to help improve mental and physical wellbeing.

Equine Faecal Water Syndrome

Enquiries to the Dengie feedline about Equine Faecal Water Syndrome (EFSW) are increasing but very little is known about this interesting phenomenon.

Mission accomplished

My aim for October was to try and qualify both ponies for the Area finals of the Pony Club Dengie Winter League Novice Dressage. The first qualifier was at West Wilts Equestrian Centre and it was a very wet and cold day.

Feed Advice

Gut Health

Countrywide Equestrian Launch Day

Thank you to all of the staff from Countrywide who attended the Countrywide Equestrian Autumn/Winter Launch Day at Hartpury College on the 25^th August. Despite a full day of intensive training, from rugs to footwear and horse health to feed, staff remained enthusiastic and keen to learn.

What is a balanced diet?

You’ve probably read about the importance of feeding a balanced diet to your horse on numerous occasions, but what does it mean in practice? Let’s start with working out what the requirements are.

What products should I feed my ulcer prone good do-er?

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.