If your horse is bothered or agitated by flies when they are in the field (or sometimes in the stable too) then you should consider getting them to wear a fly rug. Normally designed for turnout they can help keep most of the pesky flies away from your horse. Not only might this make life more comfortable for your horse in terms of reducing the flies’ access to them, a fly rug may also help keep your horse safe in the sun too. This handy guide helps you to decide what fly rug to choose.
Dog coats are a great way of helping to keep your dog warm and dry in the winter months, but can also be used to help the dog dry after swimming and wet walks all year round. There are even dog coats available that help to keep them cool in the summer. Whatever type of dog coat you choose, you want to make sure it fits to help ensure your dog is comfortable when he or she is wearing it.
With good management and targeted nutrition we can work with our mares to stay focused and comfortable, allowing their natural strengths to win through!
If you can’t decide what to treat your loved one to this Valentine’s Day, maybe you’re getting involved with Galentine’s Day, or you fancy treating yourself, we know there’s a lot to choose from. With this in mind, we wanted to lend a helping hand and ask our fabulous team what they’re loving in store and online at the moment
It’s that time of year again- the nights are a whole lot longer and darker, the temperature has dropped, and the rain and mud have become a permanent fixture in our lives. This is the time of year when rugging is at the front of most horse owners’ minds, but we know what a minefield this can be. With this in mind, we have put together a handy rug guide that combines lots of top tips with new products to help you get the perfect rug/s for your horse this winter.
No rinse washes have gained in popularity over recent years as they can help to provide a revitalising and cleansing wash down without the continual requirement for bathing. This guest blog from NAF describes their own selection of no rinse washes designed for use all year round.
As we start to think about feeding our horses and ponies through the winter ahead, now is a good time to be reviewing their diet. How do we ensure our horses and ponies are on a healthy balanced diet, but one that won’t break the bank?
Kate Hore RNutr (Animal) R.Anim.Technol Senior Nutritionist at NAF guest writes our new blog guide. One of the most important…