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We share our expertise on a range of horse care and management issues. Our articles are particularly focused on nutrition, but this naturally links with other topics which we will cover too. We’ll also share relevant news about Pure Feed here.
Tempt even the fussiest of horses with Pure Meadow Mash
Tempt fussy horses with Pure Meadow Mash; the combination of 7 different herbs increases palatability- it is sure to tempt even the fussiest of eaters. It is particularly beneficial at this time of year when horses are busy competing, travelling, and staying away from home which can all have an affect on their appetite. Find out how Kevin and Emma McNab have got on feeding Pure Meadow Mash to some of their event horses.
Tips to help you store your Pure Feed
Your Pure Feed must be kept dry at all times. To keep our feeds as natural as possible we do not add any preservatives or mould inhibitors. This means that the feed needs to be stored somewhere dry but ventilated to avoid condensation or humidity, otherwise it can go mouldy.
Help your horse stay calm and focused with Pure Easy
Ellie Fredericks described her horse Trendy as 'hot headed' and found that our Pure Easy helped her to remain much more settled and focused when worked. If this sounds like your horse find out more about Pure Easy and whether it could benefit you and your horse too.
What are the best electrolytes for horses?
Following on from the webinar with David Marlin on ‘Do horses really need Supplements’, many of you had questions about electrolytes. David Marlin has answered some of your questions and provides some valuable insight into electrolyte supplementation.
Pure Feed Graze gets a new name: Pure Meadow Mash
As a result of customer feedback and after much deliberation, Pure Feed Graze has been renamed to Pure Meadow Mash.
Ensuring your horse is a healthy weight this winter
Keeping your horse at a healthy weight is important as being both underweight and overweight can have associated health risks. If they aren’t at a body condition score of between 2-3 on the 0-5 scale why not use the rest of the winter to try and get them to their optimum weight.
Aiding Hydration with Soaked Horse Feeds
Horses can become dehydrated at any time during the year which can lead to serious health issues. Soaked feeds such as hay replacers are a useful tool to increase the horse's water intake and can be particularly helpful for horses that are reluctant to drink.
#PureTalent Rider News February 2020
Over the last couple of months our riders have achieved some fantastic results. And after a wet winter our #PureTalent riders are gearing up for an exciting season ahead as we step into Spring.
‘Good doer’ horse feeds: Ease the attitude with Pure Easy
Some horses naturally have more energy than others. However, for those with an excitable temperament, finding a feed that provides the right amount of energy without making them too sharp can be a challenge. Find out how Pure Easy has helped our customer's horses and could benefit yours too.
#PureTalent Rider News November 2019
As the temperature drops our #PureTalent riders have been putting on their winter woollies but this hasn’t stopped them from getting out and about competing. The team have had some brilliant results over the past few months and some great highlights from some of our talented team.
#PureTalent Rider News July 2019
The #PureTalent team have had another busy month in July as the mercury hit a record high. There are many brilliant results from our eventers as they pass the midpoint of the eventing season.
#PureTalent Rider News June 2019
We’ve seen more great results from our Sponsored and Supported Riders throughout June, despite the tumultuous British weather conditions.
#PureTalent Rider News May 2019
It’s been a busy month for our supported and sponsored riders, who have been reporting some brilliant results across the board.
Badminton Horse Trials 2019: #PureTalent Course Walk. Plus, Rider News
The Pure Feed team made a trip to Badminton Horse Trials to meet with the #PureTalent riders for a private course walk with Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky winner, and Olympic medallist, Lucinda Fredericks.
#PureTalent Rider News March 2019
With the eventing season finally underway, our Supported and Sponsored riders have been out and about giving their horses their first runs of the season.
Feeding Forage
Why feed forage and why is it so important for your horse?
The horse is a trickle feeder, designed to eat little ...
Pure Feed launches new plastics policy to improve our carbon hoofprint
Inspired by Sir David Attenborough, we have turned out attention to our plastic and packaging practices to see what else we can do to contribute to the sustainability of our planet and reduce our carbon hoofprint.
Expert vet and international endurance rider Georgina Vaughan talks gastric ulcers in horses
Pure Feed caught up with expert vet and international endurance rider Georgina Vaughan. We asked ask her to shine a light on the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses and find out about her ambitions for the 2018 endurance season.
How to put weight on a horse: Pure Condition and weight gain
If you own a horse that struggles for condition, you’ll know how exasperating it can be. You may have explored medical reasons for the poor condition, searched the market for a feed, or simply be paying more to feed higher quantities.
Feeding for breeding horses
As with all horses, it is important to ensure that breeding horses are fit and in good form. To achieve this, the nutritional side of things must be considered. Without attention to detail the chances of having a horse at the optimum health level for breeding success are diminished.