Is your mare expecting this spring?
You’ve chosen the perfect stallion… your mare has successfully conceived… and now you wait for the impending birth of your foal… but have you...
Feed management in winter: Hygain Nutrition series
As we approach the cooler months, we need to consider adapting our horses’ feeding regime to satisfy their energy requirements in cooler weather.
In...
Pasture management for metabolic disorders: Hygain Nutrition series
Research has shown that pasture-induced laminitis occurs at times of rapid grass growth. The accumulation of certain carbohydrates in pasture forage - including fructans,...
The truth about minerals, vitamins and pasture-only diets: Hygain Nutrition series
The natural feeding habit of the horse is to eat small amounts of roughages often. A forage-only diet is deficient in several critical vitamins...
A breakthrough in ulcer control
Ulcers are a big concern to horse owners. External symptoms vary a great deal – with riders reporting girthiness, behavioural problems, issues with fence...
Supplying the power when you need it
“NRM Ultimate Sport allows my horses to stay focused but provides them with the power when they need it – a great new feed...
Toxins in feed – is your horse at risk?
Horse owners have heard much about the dangers of mycotoxins from fungi in our grasslands in New Zealand, but recent evidence shows that the...
Feeding for laminitis recovery: Hygain nutrition series
One of many riders’ worst fears is arriving at the paddock to find their horse showing signs of extreme soreness in the front feet....
Feeding for weight gain: Hygain Nutrition series
How to feed horses for weight gain is a commonly-asked question. Some horses do not maintain their bodyweight easily and it can be a...
The joys of spring
It’s that awkward time of year again – some lovely warm days followed by cold nights and then days of unsettled temperatures and drizzle. Horse...
