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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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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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Feeding oil to horses: everything y
Updated September 2022. Whether it comes from feed or out...
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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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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! Whilst horsemen and women have sworn...
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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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Feeding Hay Replacers
During winter, many owners will be thinking about supplementing their...
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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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10 tips for feeding horses with gas
Gastric ulcers, (or EGUS) are now recognised as a common...
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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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Laminitis: Managing your Laminitic
The weird and wonderful UK weather so far this summer...
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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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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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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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SPILLERS trainer’s open their doo
You can book to visit your local SPILLERS trainer on the follow days:
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