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Monthly Archives: March 2015
6 Top Tips for Feeding the Fussy Eater
Do you have a particularly fussy horse or pony? Are you struggling to maintain energy and/or condition. Our expert feeding tips might just help… 1. Firstly, check there are no physical problems e.g. dental or mouth issues, or gastric ulcers, all of which can inhibit appetite 2. Ensure you make all dietary changes gradually 3. Persist with a new taste … Continue reading
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Thinking of Buying a New Horse? Follow these rules for a safe purchase…
Are you thinking of buying your first horse, your next horse, or another horse? It’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of going ‘pony shopping’, but coming home with something that sounded perfect on the day, yet on closer inspection isn’t quite for you, is less than ideal. Follow these FIVE pro tips to ensure you end up … Continue reading
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Understanding Equine Nutrition: Will Protein Heat up Your Horse?
Are you wary of dietary protein, imagining that feeding too much will cause excess exuberance in your horse, making him too hot to handle? You needn’t be. Equine nutritionist Clare MacLeod helps explain why… Did you know it’s actually starch and sugar that are more closely associated with that ‘fizzy’ feeling, so a stabled horse overfed dietary energy, or a … Continue reading
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6 Important Tips to Improve Your jumping
Want more double clears? ReadySupp co-founder and show jumping trainer Didi Verdina explains how you can improve your jumping whatever your level. Keep these 6 top tips in your mind as a mental check list… 1. Always make sure the ‘engine is on’ first, ensure your horse is in front of your leg and responsive to your aids; a good … Continue reading
Showjumpers Spencer Roe and Chloe Winchester Join ReadySupp Team
Two bright young showjumping talents join the growing team of professional riders using ReadySupp supplements to help keep their top horses performing at their best. Spencer Roe – At 21 years old, Lincolnshire based Spencer Roe is “One of the most promising young talents in the UK today”, according to international show jumper William Funnell. Spencer, who has ridden competitively … Continue reading
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Struggling With a Strong Horse? Start with these top tips…
Riding very strong horses can be a frustrating experience, especially if you are a lady rider. ReadySupp show jumping trainer Didi Verdina shares some useful tips on dealing with this problem. Usually there is a reason a horse pulls, so before anything else try and establish if there is a cause for the pulling problem. Mouth or teeth issues are … Continue reading
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Why You Should Take Laminitis Seriously
Spring has sprung and the new grass will be on the way soon. While that will be welcomed by most, owners managing laminitic horses and ponies will be preparing for a worrying time. As many of us are aware laminitis is a dreadful condition that can cause a great deal of pain and suffering, it is troublesome and logistically complicated to … Continue reading
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