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Spring Grass & Your Horse's Hindgut: What Every Owner Needs to Know
  • by Eleni Makraki

Spring Grass & Your Horse's Hindgut: What Every Owner Needs to Know

When a horse is suddenly exposed to lush spring grass, it is not just a change in diet, it is actually a big metabolic shift that can affect the horse's whole system.

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From Sunshine to Showers: How Britain's Unpredictable Spring Weather Affects Your Horse's Digestive Health
  • by Eleni Makraki

From Sunshine to Showers: How Britain's Unpredictable Spring Weather Affects Your Horse's Digestive Health

Britain's stop-start spring weather creates a perfect storm for fructan build-up in grass — and your horse's gut pays the price. Here's what to know.

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Fall Grazing Risks: How to Shield Your Horse from Sugar-Rich Grass
  • by Eleni Makraki

Fall Grazing Risks: How to Shield Your Horse from Sugar-Rich Grass

Autumn grass can prove equally, if not more challenging than spring. Sugar levels often exceed those found in spring grass during peak hours.

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Managing Summer Grass Sugar Levels and Their Impact on Equine Health
  • by Eleni Makraki

Managing Summer Grass Sugar Levels and Their Impact on Equine Health

Summer grazing presents both opportunities and challenges for horse owners. While most horses thrive on summer grass, the seasonal increase in sugar content poses significant health risks that require careful management.

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Scandinavian Spring Weather and Your Horse’s Digestion: How EquiNectar Can Help
  • by Eleni Makraki

Scandinavian Spring Weather and Your Horse’s Digestion: How EquiNectar Can Help

As Scandinavian spring unfolds with its cool temperatures, cloudy skies, and intermittent rainfall, understanding how these conditions affect your horse becomes critical for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing.

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Six Subtle Signs Your Horse Might Be Struggling with Spring Grass
  • by Ben Nedas

Six Subtle Signs Your Horse Might Be Struggling with Spring Grass

The sudden change from winter forage to sugar-rich spring grass can create significant digestive challenges, often manifesting in subtle ways that are easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for.

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