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...
Cushing’s Syndrome in Horses: Signs, PPID, Management & Nutritional Support
Learn about Cushing’s syndrome in horses, also known as PPID. Discover the signs, diagnosis, veterinary treatment and nutritional support for older horses.
Autumn Laminitis: How to Manage Your Horse's Diet and Grazing
Autumn can bring an increased risk of laminitis, particularly for horses and ponies prone to insulin dysregulation or EMS. Discover how changing grass conditions, NSC levels, grazing and feeding ma...
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.
Equine Flu and Strangles in Horses: Symptoms, Prevention and Biosecurity Tips
Equine influenza and strangles cases are increasing across the UK, raising understandable concerns for horse owners, yards, and event organisers. Understanding the symptoms, transmission risks, and...
Equine Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Best Liver Support
Our Vet & Nutritionist Guide to Equine Liver Health, Management & Supplement Support Equine liver disease (hepatitis) affects one of the most important organs in the horse’s body — the live...
Electrolytes are vital for hydration and performance in horses. Replenishing sweat losses with balanced electrolytes and water prevents dehydration, fatigue, and health issues, ensuring optimal rec...
Enjoy a Fly Free Zone throughout the summer months
Flies, especially horse flies can irritate horses. Various repellents like DEET, eucalyptus oil, and citronella help but use only registered products.
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...
Understanding Equine Asthma and Respiratory Disease
Maintaining respiratory health is a year round challenge. From spending more time stabled over winter, to the flowers and pollen of spring, seemingly there is always something that can get right up...
Understanding Equine Headshaking
Trigeminal-mediated headshaking is a painful nerve-related condition in horses, causing involuntary head movements. It’s often seasonal and challenging to manage, requiring tailored veterinary care.
The Gut–Brain Axis in Horses: How Gut Health Affects Horse Behaviour
Gut health and behaviour in horses – connected through the gut–brain axis.
