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Everything you need to know about l
With laminitis season upon us what better time to brush...
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What to do when laminitis strikes
Being able to spot the signs of laminitis early maximises...
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Easy ways to feed horses prone to g
Gastric ulcers, (or EGUS) are now recognised as a common...
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#SPILLERSScience: New research pres
SPILLERS™ was the only UK feed brand to be represented...
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#SPILLERSScience: Highlights in lam
Did you know that together with the WALTHAM™ Equine Studies...
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SPILLERS™ horse owner money savin
Horse ownership is expensive, and with the rising cost of living we understand that owners are looking at ways to cut back on their bills. We’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your feed bucket is delivering value for money!
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5 Things You Should Know About SPIL
Feeding short chopped alfalfa is great way of helping to...
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How to Manage Laminitis in Underwei
While equine obesity is a growing problem that comes with...
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“SPILL the beans!” - Bobby Hayl
We recently caught up with Bobby Hayler-Wright, International Grand Prix...
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“SPILL the beans!” - Kate Honey
We recently caught up with Kate Honey, an international 5...
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“SPILL the beans!” - George Whi
We recently caught up with George Whitaker after his tremendous...
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#SPILLERSScience: improving the nut
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known Cushing’s syndrome, is...
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Ultimate Tips For Feeding Hay Repla
During winter, many owners will be thinking about supplementing their...
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Feeding the ex-racehorse
Whilst the stereotypical ex-racehorse might be prone to excitability, have...
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Joe Stockdale, part of bronze-winni
Joe Stockdale continues his father's considerable showjumping legacy with a...
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Helpful tips for horse owners in wi
Winter is fast approaching, and we are already starting to...
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SPILLERS trainer’s open their doo
You can book to visit your local SPILLERS trainer on the follow days:
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Fulfilling your dream of becoming a
Have you ever thought about becoming a first-time horse owner...
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5 reasons why we love horses
According to the British Museum, horses were first domesticated around...
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Weight loss tips for senior horses
When we think of older horses, the frequent concerns are...
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Weight loss tips for horses prone t
In theory into practice for our horses (and ourselves!) can be challenging and, in most cases, will require some level of forage restriction.
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#SPLLERSscience: Do strip grazed po
We’ve all heard the advice ‘eat less and move more’...
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#SPILLERS Science: Predicting lamin
Many owners fear laminitis, a condition for which prevention is...
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Top tips for feeding the competitio
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or preparing for your first...
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Energy: Fueling the competition hor
Every rider, whether preparing for their first prelim test or...
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The hidden dangers of spring grass
Spring is officially upon us which means as the days...
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"SPILL the beans!”- Imogen M
Leicestershire 5* Event rider and GBR Nations Cup Team eventer...
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SPILLERS fuels performance potentia
Performance horses need the right feed to fuel their potential...
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Do feeds for laminitics need to con
Restricting starch and sugar intake is one of the top...
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#SPILLERSscience: Forage
Forage (or a suitable forage replacer) should be the foundation...
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#SPILLERSscience: Laminitis
Did you know that together with WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group...
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#SPILLERSscience: Gastric Ulcers
Fact: Gastric ulcers can affect up to 90% of racehorses...
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5 Ways to exercise your horse witho
Although the days are slowly getting longer, winter is far...
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5 Tips for feeding the dressage hor
Whether you're heading out to do your first prelim test...
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The truth about calories
Making sure your horse maintains a healthy body weight/ condition...
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10 sugar beet facts every horse own
Sugar beet often forms part of horse owners’ winter-feeding armory...
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Highlights in senior horse research
Senior horses hold a special place in our hearts and...
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How does Katy Green keep her senior
We recently caught up with Katy Green a showing rider...
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A recent weight loss case study- Jo
Redwings Horse Sanctuary: Obesity Case Study Obesity is a major...
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Top tips for supporting digestive h
A healthy digestive system is the foundation of a healthy...
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Feed and management tips for horses
Dental issues are one of the more well-known signs of...
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“SPILL the beans!”- Amy Battle
Competing with an invisible illness!- “Showing care and understanding to...
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Getting ready for winter
Winter throws equestrians its fair share of challenges. Love it...
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10 feed & management tips for m
Nutrition plays a key role in supporting the health and...
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Can you spot an overweight horse? T
Obesity is a major welfare issue for horses and ponies...
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Does my horse need a balancer?
Providing a balanced diet plays a key role supporting long-term...
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SPILLERS continues to uncover the l
SPILLERS™, via the WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group, has been involved...
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Voucher offer for British Riding Cl
Thank you for your interest in Fibre Lite Molasses Free...
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The benefits of feeding your horse
Whether it contains straw, alfalfa or grass, with or without...
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Does feeding chaff really make your
Horse owners have been adding chaff to meals to extend...
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How to make your horse’s coat shi
Your horse’s coat, along with its skin, and hooves, is...
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New research shows social behaviour
Social behaviour can influence the body condition of horses and...
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The benefits of alfalfa for horses
Gastric ulcers are common and thought to affect approximately 90...
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Press Release: 2021 SPILLERS Ambass
**Applications now closed. The 20 applicants going through to the...
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SPILLERS™ fed filly tops the 2020
We asked Kim Priori of Vitruvian Bloodstock to talk to...
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SPILLERS Winter Survival Guide
Are you a winter-weary equestrian? If hunting is your thing...
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Update: Zilpaterol contamination in
Providing horses and ponies with the highest quality products is...
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How to encourage winter weight gain
Poor grazing and cold weather make winter a particularly challenging...
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Why a lack of fibre can compromise
Gastric ulcers can affect any horse or pony regardless of...
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Research shows that diet can help m
Clare Barfoot RNutr, Marketing and Research and Development Director at...
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Laminitis Types, Causes and Treatme
Laminitis Types, Causes and Treatment Laminitis is a word we...
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What type of energy does the dressa
Dressage requires a controlled, focused and athletic performance. Although success...
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7 tips for choosing a balancer
If your horse maintains weight easily (or too easily!) on...
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15/15 correct answers: bingo!
Well done, you selected the correct body condition score for...
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10-14 correct answers: good attempt
It’s really tricky to assess body condition from a photo...
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5-9 correct answers: spotted a few!
It’s really tricky to assess body condition from a photo...
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0-4 correct answers: not an easy ta
It’s really tricky to assess body condition from a photo...
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Vitamins and minerals uncovered
We all know that vitamins and minerals are important but...
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Improved recipe for HAPPY HOOF’s
We are celebrating SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF’s 20th Birthday with a...
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7 Tips for supporting digestive hea
A healthy digestive system is the foundation of a healthy...
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What’s the secret to a shiny coat
For horse owners, a gleaming well-conditioned horse is the ultimate...
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7 Tips for Surviving Bonfire Night
Nothing marks the start of winter quite like bonfire night...
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Does your horse need more topline?
Good topline is one element of the ultimate condition that...
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Research shows changes in diet can
It is estimated that approximately 90% of racehorses, 50-60% of...
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"SPILL the Beans!" - Char
Last week, we witnessed Thanks Be, trained by Charlie Fellowes...
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Improved diagnostic testing for ins
Earlier this month, new research carried out in collaboration with...
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Track systems: the latest grazing f
The battle of the bulge is something many horse owners...
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Your pony doesn’t necessarily nee
Feeding ponies isn’t always as simple as we’d all like...
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Activity monitors in grass kept hor
Whether it’s a mobile phone or a piece of technology...
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Golden Horseshoe: An iconic ride
This coming weekend sees the 53rd annual Golden Horseshoe ride...
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11 Dieting tips every horse owner s
Let’s face it, losing weight is hard work! However when...
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A round up from the Mitsubishi Moto
Following a stellar Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials we wanted...
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Millie Dumas - Preparing for her fi
With the world famous Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials just...
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How does high insulin cause laminit
Endocrine (hormone) related cases of laminitis are now thought to...
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SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF – not just a
SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF and HAPPY HOOF Molasses Free are both...
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Dietary change and colic: What are
Several studies have investigated the nutritional risk factors for colic...
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National Careers Week - Vanessa Ryl
Vanessa Ryle is a Reporter, Features Producer and Presenter...
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National Careers Week - Etti Dale -
Etti Dale - ACPAT Physiotherapist What made you chose this...
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National Careers Week - Pat Harris
Pat Harris - Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist What made you chose...
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National Careers Week - Alex Ridgew
Alex Ridgeway DipWCF - Director of Motion Horse Ltd What made...
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National Careers Week - Nicola Jarv
Nicola Jarvis BVetMed, CertAVP(EM), CertAVP(ESST), MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon –...
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What can the pony’s gut tell us a
We’ve known for a long time that the digestive system...
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Get prepared for the 2019 Eventing
With the 2019 Eventing season just around the corner make...
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Getting a Racehorse License
Get a speedy thoroughbred, find someone light and crazy enough...
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Is your horse SPEEDY or SUPER?
With the SPILLERS mash menu ever expanding we thought we...
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Being a Working Pupil - part 1
Spending time working with a professional is a great way...
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How to burn off the Christmas Calor
Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year...
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Winter survival tips for horse owne
Whilst we may relish an opportunity to stay at home...
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A day with equine physiotherapist J
We asked physiotherapist Janet Barton all about her job, why...
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SPILL the Beans: Millie Bowles on q
12.2hh Welsh B Cottrell Riverdance aka Ronnie is 21 years...
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Highlights in senior horse research
Updated September 2022. Here at SPILLERS we are proud to...
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7 reasons why senior horses are sup
Updated September 2022. Senior horses deserve to be celebrated! Whether...
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When does a horse become old?
With terms like senior, veteran, aged and golden oldie used...
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***CLOSED***WIN! A portrait of your
***THIS GIVEAWAY COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED*** Is your horse...
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The first independently veterinary
Updated September 2022. At SPILLERS we understand how important relationships...
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SPILLERS™ senior feed range...
Updated September 2022. We believe all senior horses and ponies...
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How To Calm A Spooked Horse This Ha
Some people will be running up to this Halloween in...
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How can science help to improve the
A few weeks ago, the 14th International Society for Equitation...
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Vitamins & minerals: why more d
Although required in relatively small amounts, vitamins and minerals are...
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What happens during thoroughbred sa
Come the summer, many studs and breeding yards are preparing...
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William Fox-Pitt shares his Burghle
Burghley Horse Trials is world famous for being stunningly picturesque...
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Seaweed supplements: are they reall
Seaweed supplements have become a popular choice amongst horse owners...
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My first equine nutrition conferenc
By India Thomson, SPILLERS Care-Line Nutritionist When I was asked...
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Get the best out of a sponsored rid
Sponsored rides are a popular activity for horse owners during...
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SPILL The Beans: Justine Armstrong-
Justine Armstong-Small is a professional show rider having won at...
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Rain brings welcome relief but hidd
We knew it would happen, weeks of scorching temperatures and...
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New research: Sycamore poisoning in
Last year we published a blog to help raise awareness...
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How to impress the judges in the sh
With the Royal International Horse Show commencing this week we...
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SPILL the Beans: Toby Pigott
Toby Pigott is the latest addition to Team SPILLERS. Described...
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Can diet really improve your horse
When talking about condition, ‘topline’ features frequently in the horse...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Showing
Following on from our ‘A beginner’s guide to eventing’ blog...
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Imogen Murray: Stars of the future
Off the back of a fantastic results at Badminton, we...
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Turmeric for horses: what do we rea
Turmeric has received a great deal of attention in recent...
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SPILLERS showcases research on cari
Updated September 2022. Professor Pat Harris, head of the WALTHAM...
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Riding Clubs – why aren’t you a
The British Riding Clubs Association really does have something to...
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SPILL the Beans: Jeanette Brakewell
Jeanette Brakewell’s legendary eventer Over To You (Jack), who is...
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Horse Metaphors, straight from the
Horses have been the inspiration for many common metaphors but...
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Get a grip! Choosing the right stud
Whether you are riding on the flat, show jumping or...
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The truth about feed allergies
Food allergies in horses are often suspected but in reality...
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SPILL the Beans: Caroline Fryer Rac
Caroline Fryer is a National Hunt and Point-to-Point racehorse trainer...
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Build up to Badminton with Harry Dz
The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is finally here! All...
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New senior research shows even heal
Updated September 2022. Research, conducted in collaboration with SPILLERS, shows...
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A horse owner's guide to PPID
PPID is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorders...
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FAQ’s on our Care-Line to do with
On the Care-Line we often get some unusual and wonderful questions...
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Laminitis: Know the risks, spot the
With such potentially devastating consequences, it’s no surprise that laminitis...
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9 spring grass facts every horse ow
Spring has finally sprung! While many have sworn by the...
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Highlights in equine obesity resear
Although not a new problem, equine obesity is becoming a...
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Andrew Hoy: Being an Olympian
With the Winter Olympics over and the Winter Paralympics drawing...
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Do ponies grow up to be horses? And
Last week, our Senior Nutritionist asked her non-horsey father to...
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How to Body Condition Score your ho
In our blog ‘Can you recognise an overweight horse’, we...
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Wondering what the Wobbleberry Chal
Have you heard about Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity and...
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Easy guide to understanding the hor
Dr Pat Harris, Director of Science here at SPILLERS, gave...
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[Dine & Shine] 5 ways to create
What’s better than someone complimenting you on your luscious locks?…someone...
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Taking your horse on holiday
With foreign travel becoming more expensive, staycations have become increasingly...
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High starch diets could lead to a f
A blood test to measure the level of circulating adrenocorticotropin...
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New study investigates horse owners
A new study, supported by SPILLERS, in collaboration with the...
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Does alfalfa chaff cause gastric ul
Two recently published studies reported that feeding alfalfa chaff increased...
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Updated advice on feeding forage to
Earlier this year a review paper entitled ‘Feeding conserved forage...
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If a horse celebrated Christmas…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere we...
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Understanding Equine Metabolic Synd
Equine Metabolic Syndrome or ‘EMS’ is a hot topic amongst...
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5 Safe Christmas Horse Treat Ideas
It’s Christmas! Time to eat, drink and celebrate with our...
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Numbers in Equine Digestion (NED)
We’ve teamed up with the Horse & Hound to introduce you...
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Fussy Feeders – Finding something
If you have a fussy feeder, finding something they fancy...
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New research scores internal fat in
Obesity is a growing problem and whilst it is relatively...
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Getting your horse fix at Universit
For many horsey people, starting university means leaving their furry...
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New partnership with Stallion AI Se
We are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with...
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Can you recognise an overweight hor
Obesity remains a welfare crisis in the UK, particularly amongst...
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Other yard jobs you can do in 60 se
With the recent launch of our brand new SPEEDY-MASH Fibre...
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Unusual Horse Breeds
From Shires to Shetlands, Thoroughbreds to Welsh ponies, we’ve seen...
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London Fashion Week (the equine edi
As horse owners, most of us would admit to spending...
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How to convince your non-horsey par
For those of us who have non-horsey partners, trying to...
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Top 5 horse themed TV shows from th
We’ve come up with the ultimate list of horse themed...
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Angus Smales - designing cross coun
When flying around a cross country course, you may not...
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Balancing different nutritional nee
With so many products on the market, we understand that...
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Shadow of the Leicester Wall – An
From the 17th to 24th June, Leicestershire-based conservationist David Murray...
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Charlie Fellowes: How to keep a rac
Racehorses are the ultimate equine athletes. Their power and performance...
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Balancers are (almost) calorie free
The promise that some balancers are ‘conditioning’ is one of...
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All Balancers are Non-Heating – F
Choosing a feed for an already excitable horse can be...
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Lite Balancers are not lower in cal
In the supermarket, ‘lite’ typically means less calories so you...
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New research proves diet can help t
New research conducted in collaboration with SPILLERS is the first...
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Caring for your horse after cross c
You’ve just flown round inside the time at your first...
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RoR - Part 3: Starting Competition
Over the last few weeks, we’ve heard from Katie Jerram...
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SPILLERS Weighbridge Clinic: What t
We have two nutritionists, Gina and Isabel who travel the...
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WALTHAM Research Presented at Leadi
SPILLERS was the only UK feed company to have research...
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New Research: Live vs. 'Dead
Probiotics are live organisms (either yeast or bacteria) thought to...
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Steven Franks on the prestigious Hi
Ahead of the Hickstead Derby, we caught up with Steven...
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Get the most out of your day at the
Now that Royal Ascot is in full swing, we have pulled...
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RoR – Part 1: Fresh out of traini
The term ‘Retraining of Racehorses’ (RoR) was first coined by...
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How much sugar is there in my horse
In recent years, sugar has been getting a bad reputation...
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Atypical Myopathy (Sycamore Poisoni
There have been 224 European cases of Atypical Myopathy or...
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Managing Senior Horses
Updated September 2022. As veterinary care and management continues to...
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WALTHAM Science wins Prestigious Aw
A paper published in collaboration with WALTHAM has been selected...
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How To Teach Your Horse To Load : R
By Andie Vilela, Education & Campaigns Manager, Redwings Horse Sanctuary...
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How To Transport Your Horse : Advic
by Andie Vilela, Education & Campaigns Manager, Redwings Horse Sanctuary...
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Warm-Up Exercises for Dressage: Oli
Olivia Towers represented team GB as both a Junior and...
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SPILLERS Invests in Senior Horse Re
Updated September 2022. The equine population is ageing and...
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The New SPILLERS Fibre Range
With SPILLERS Cool Fibre and SPILLERS Senior Fibre having recently...
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Oscar Winners 2017: Best Equestrian
As the truth unveils about 'envelope-gate' and other Oscar 2017...
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Last minute Valentine Date Ideas…
It’s Valentine’s day tomorrow and we know how important it...
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A New Beginning for a Racehorse
Yorkshire based charity, New Beginnings, looks after former racehorses both...
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Many Clouds: One in a Million Horse
The racing industry and his followers were saddened by the...
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What is the best horse supplement f
The team at the WALTHAM Equine Studies Group give vets...
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4 of the best horse riding holidays
Are you considering a horse riding holiday abroad next year...
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Feeding your horse to keep weight o
Whilst January is a month of cold mornings and trying...
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Dietary change and colic: What are
As winter brings cold weather, poached fields and reduced turnout...
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Winter treat ideas for your horse
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas songs...
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Introducing SPILLERS Alfalfa-Pro Fi
The latest addition to the SPILLERS portfolio is a high...
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Staff crisis in the racing industry
A National Trainers Federation survey conducted in 2015 suggested that...
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New research sheds light on laminit
A recent study conducted in Denmark by Luthersson et al...
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To Rug, Or Not To Rug?
With the UK's rapidly changing weather conditions, comes the British...
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5 things you may not know about Vit
Vitamin D has long been referred to as ‘the sunshine...
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[Interview] Nikki Crisp: Why dressa
Our final blog to celebrate the SPILLERS Professional Rider of the Year...
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Naturally Occurring Prohibited Subs
NOPS in the Stable Yard Most horse owners know that...
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Feeding horses forage this Winter
With temperatures dropping and frost setting in, paddocks may...
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A day in the life of a racehorse in
DML Racing takes SPILLERS behind the scenes of their yard...
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Tips for feeding the excitable comp
To celebrate the Horse and Hound Professional Rider of the...
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SPILLERS Most Memorable Eventing Du
With the eventing season nearing a close, we couldn’t help...
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All About Balancers
All About Balancers Horse feed balancers are often misunderstood and...
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10 Essential Body Condition Scoring
Body condition scoring is a method of practically assessing the...
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5 of SPILLERS Favourite Competition
From Badminton to Cheltenham, Olympia to the Rolex Grand Slam...
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Grazing Muzzles: Do they really wor
If like many owners you have considered using a grazing...
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Tim Stockdale's Top Showjumpin
Jump like a pro, as SPILLERS Competition Nutritionist, Yvonne Judith...
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Energy vs. calories: is there a dif
During the summer months when excess weight is often a...
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Should you be able to see you horse
One of the biggest challenges many horse owners face during...
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Horse Feed Balancers: What Are They
With the grass coming through thick and fast, many of...
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10 Tips When Restricting Forage Int
Keeping your horse’s waistline in check can certainly be a...
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Electrolytes: What are they and doe
By definition, electrolytes are mineral salts which become electrically charged...
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My SPILLERS Weigh Clinic Experience
Darcy Eagle gives us an account of her recent SPILLERS weigh...
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What To Expect From A SPILLERS Weig
Aspiring eventer, Becky Davies, shares her thoughts of her first SPILLERS weigh...
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The Ultimate Checklist For A Sponso
Abbey Ridley, from the SPILLERS marketing team shares her top...
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How Electrolytes For Horses Can Hel
Have you been out and about with your horse, making...
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Gelding or Mare: Which would you bu
Kelly-Anne with her youngster gelding, Zeus. As you start...
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Seaweed supplements: what you need
Seaweed supplements have long been promoted as an effective vitamin...
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Can supplements make your grazing s
Laminitis is one of the most researched and talked about...
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Myths and Truths about Feeding Your
Over the last few years, ‘molasses’ has become somewhat of...
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Feed allergies: what you need to kn
Feed allergies are a common concern amongst many horse owners...
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The effect of soaking and/ or steam
Soaking or steaming hay either in an attempt to reduce...
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Does feeding hay in double or tripl
Equine obesity is rising and many owners are concerned about...
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How horses make us happier
Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy, treats people with...
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Everything you need to know about l
With laminitis season upon us what better time to brush...
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What to do when laminitis strikes
Being able to spot the signs of laminitis early maximises...
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Easy ways to feed horses prone to g
Gastric ulcers, (or EGUS) are now recognised as a common...
Read More

#SPILLERSScience: New research pres
SPILLERS™ was the only UK feed brand to be represented...
Read More

#SPILLERSScience: Highlights in lam
Did you know that together with the WALTHAM™ Equine Studies...
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SPILLERS™ horse owner money savin
Horse ownership is expensive, and with the rising cost of living we understand that owners are looking at ways to cut back on their bills. We’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your feed bucket is delivering value for money!
Read More

5 Things You Should Know About SPIL
Feeding short chopped alfalfa is great way of helping to...
Read More

How to Manage Laminitis in Underwei
While equine obesity is a growing problem that comes with...
Read More

“SPILL the beans!” - Bobby Hayl
We recently caught up with Bobby Hayler-Wright, International Grand Prix...
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“SPILL the beans!” - Kate Honey
We recently caught up with Kate Honey, an international 5...
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