Our vet’s guide to pollen sensitivity & summer induced ‘hayfever’ in your horse.
Is your horse coughing more during summer or showing signs of laboured breathing in the field? Summer pasture-associated recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) sometimes likened to ‘hayfever’ in horses...
Equine Joints and Common Conditions
Healthy joint function is essential for rideability and performance, relying on the proper functioning of all joint structures. A horse’s skeleton consists of just over 200 bones, with joints formi...
Mud Fever in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Understand mud fever in horses, from early symptoms to effective treatment and practical prevention tips for wet muddy conditions.
Winter Wellbeing for Horses and Ponies
Keeping horses happy, healthy, and mentally engaged during winter requires a mix of thoughtful exercise, enrichment, and attentive care.
Winter and seasonal changes can challenge your horse’s respiratory health. Proper stable design, ventilation, low-dust bedding, careful forage management, and supportive nutrition help maintain hea...
Preparing for Winter: The Role of a Horse Feed Balancer
Autumn and winter feeding made easy: how a horse feed balancer helps your horse stay healthy, strong, and well-nourished.
Clipping your horse is essential for keeping them comfortable, healthy, and performing their best during winter. Alan Davies shares professional advice on choosing the right clip, preparing your ho...
Hay Soaking for Horses: Benefits, Methods, and Tips
Hay soaking is an essential tool for managing dust and sugar levels in a horse’s diet - find our more about soak times, hygiene and keeping the diet balanced.
What is Natural Vitamin E and Why Your Horse Needs It
Natural vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant essential for your horse’s muscle function, recovery, and overall health. Learn why targeted supplementation can make all the difference.
Mighty Muscles: Can Nutrition Build the Topline?
Horses are natural athletes, with muscles finely tuned for speed, power, and endurance. Understanding muscles, recovery, and targeted nutrition is key to supporting equine muscle health and perform...
Warming Up Your Horse: Tips for Autumn and Winter Work
As temperatures drop, proper warm-up and nutrition are vital to protect your horse’s joints and muscles. Learn NAF’s top autumn–winter grooming, feeding, and exercise tips to keep horses healthy an...
Understanding Your Horse’s Droppings
Understanding your horse’s droppings can provide vital clues about their overall health. From consistency and colour to smell and frequency, monitoring these signs helps spot digestive issues early...
