Weight Management

16 Apr

Foundations of Good Nutrition, Airway Diseases, Antioxidants, Digestive & Gut Health, Feeding Tips, Nutrition, Omega-3, Weight Gain, Weight Management

The Best Supplements for Hay Fed Horses

• 16 April 2025
• By farmalogicnz
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Our nutritionist's top tips to ensure your horses are getting everything they need for optimal health, performance, show shine and stro...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Feeding Tips, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Nutrition, Senior Horses, Weight Management

Choosing Safer Grass for Laminitis-prone Horses

• 24 September 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Although YOU CAN’T PICK A SUITABLE FORAGE JUST BY LOOKING AT IT there are some guides to choosing safer times of day  to graze. Some...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Hoof Care, Nutrition, Senior Horses, Weight Management

Forage Recommendations for IR, EMS or Overweight Horses

• 24 September 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Click here for more information on choosing safer forages. Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Hoof Care, Weight Management

Exercise Recommendations for Laminitis Prevention

• 24 September 2021
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  Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring here.

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Nutrition, Senior Horses, Weight Management

Managing Laminitis-prone Horses and Ponies during Spring

• 24 September 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Rule #1: Don't let horses get fat (and if they do, help them lose weight immediately but safely). The hardest part about helping easy...

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04 Jun

Foundations of Good Nutrition, Feeding Tips, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

How much should I feed my horse? The essential 5 step guide for horse owners.

• 8 June 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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The amount of food your horse requires is determined by his or her size (weight), workload, age, breeding status and whether you are ai...

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23 Feb

Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Nutrition, Weight Management

Are Pre-Mixed Horse Feeds better than Home Mixed?

• 4 March 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Question: "My friend/neighbour/instructor/lady in the feed store told me that I should feed my horse a premixed/complete bagged hard f...

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21 Aug

Arthritis, Farmalogic, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Horse Health, Immune Support, Joint Health, Laminitis, Nutrition, Omega-3, Reproduction & Fertility, Skin and Coat, Weight Management

Why do horses need an omega-3 source?

• 9 July 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Fresh grass. Horses love it! Nothing can beat it as the basis of most horse diets. It provides essential fibre, energy, protein, vitam...

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25 Mar

Digestive & Gut Health, Equine Vit&Min, Farmalogic, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Joint Health, Laminitis, Nutrition, Weight Management

Why is autumn a high risk time for laminitis?

• 20 November 2020
• By farmalogicnz
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Days are getting shorter, temperatures are lower and in some regions we are starting to get some rain. Why is autumn such a tricky time...

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30 Mar

Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Gastric Ulcers, Horse Health, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

When Should I Change my Horse’s Feed?

• 4 June 2021
• By farmalogicnz
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Although you can look up horse nutrition books and find out how many calories per day your horse needs, feeding exactly the energy inta...

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06 May

Digestive & Gut Health, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Horse Health, Muscle Recovery, Nutrition, Skin and Coat, Weight Management

Top 10 Essential Feeding Tips Every Horse Owner Needs To Know

• 20 August 2020
• By farmalogicnz
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Horses need roughage - lots of it. Unless they’re overweight, they should never run out of grass or hay. Roughage can also provide a...

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18 Mar

Calming, Equine Vit&Min, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Horse Health, Nutrition, Weight Management

Can I blame the supplement? Part 2

• 20 August 2020
• By farmalogicnz
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Should I blame the feed? How often do you hear someone say that a few days after changing to a new mineral supplement, or a new bagged...

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