Codham Park Animal Feeds

06/06/2026

Hot weather can significantly increase the risk of dehydration in horses, particularly during heatwaves or sudden rises in temperature like we are having now!

Horses may need to drink far more than usual to stay hydrated, especially if they are exercising, travelling or not yet acclimatised to the heat.
Signs of dehydration in horses can include:
• Skin slow to return after a pinch test
• Dry or tacky gums
• Slow capillary refill time

Always ensure horses have access to plenty of clean fresh water and regularly check automatic drinkers are working correctly.

Feeding a soaked mash can also help support hydration during hot weather. Re-Covery Mash® is designed to be fed with plenty of water, and its highly palatable banana flavour can help encourage intake, making it ideal after exercise, travel or during periods of extreme heat.

Keeping horses cool, hydrated and monitored closely is essential during warmer weather so get your Re-Covery Mash in store or online via our Click and Collect Service today 🤩

05/06/2026

If you’re Competing at Codham Park Equestrian this weekend and would like to purchase any feed/bedding/accessories, they can all be found on our website www.codhamparkanimalfeeds.com where you can use our Click & Collect service.
As the shop is only open till 1 on Saturdays and closed on Sundays all you need to do is place your orders via our Click & Collect service by 10am then give us a call on 01371 851410 between 9am & 1pm on the Saturday to let us know you're collecting it at the show and we'll have it ready for you.
It's as simple as that!
🧺🐴 🐶 🐈‍⬛ 🦢 🐄 🐖 🐑 🐴🐇 🐹 🐕 🧺

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲 😋

Amy from Team Roberts Eventing was looking for a low calorie, sugar and starch feed for her good doer Yogi, but was also concerned about gastric health and ulcers. "𝘠𝘰𝘨𝘪 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺" says Amy. "𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘦 𝘜𝘭𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨."

Get yours in store today 🐴

03/06/2026

😍Hello lighter and longer days!😍

👏Finally, as Summer officially arrives, despite the rain yesterday, us equestrians look forward to dry sunny and warmer days.👏

💫Increasing temperatures lead to grass growth increasing in fibre but also sugars and calories.💫

🌱For those good doers or laminitic prone, grass intake will need
monitoring and controlling.🌱

Feeding a high fibre mash such as Speedi-Beet that is:
✨Low in starch
✨Low in sugar

💙A great choice for maintaining fibre levels but helping to keep calories minimal.💙

28/05/2026

Look whats back 🥳🥳

26/05/2026

Test Riding Clinic 29th May
I have some space left if anyone would like to join. You can book via my website caseymckennaequestrian.com

23/05/2026

🥵 IF IN DOUBT DON'T GO OUT 🥵

Pinched from Hedingham Hounds

Recognising the signs early and getting your dog to a lower, safer temperature can save their life.

SEEK IMMEDIATE VET TREATMENT IF YOU SUSPECT HEAT STROKE

Symptoms generally progress through three stages:

1️⃣ Mild to Moderate Heat Stroke
👅Excessive Panting: The primary way dogs cool down; however, distressed or noisy breathing indicates they are struggling to regulate their temperature.
😛Gum & Tongue Changes: Bright red or dark purple gums and tongue.
💦Drooling & Thirst: Thick, sticky saliva or foaming at the mouth.
💤Behavioral changes: Restlessness, pacing, or extreme lethargy.

2️⃣ Advanced Heatstroke
🤢Gastrointestinal Distress: Vomiting and diarrhea, which may contain blood.
😵Lack of Coordination: Staggering, unsteadiness, or weakness in the hind legs.
❤️Increased Heart Rate: Racing or pounding pulse.

3️⃣ Severe Heatstroke
🧠Neurological Collapse: Confusion, seizures, or falling into a coma.
😲Organ Failure: Signs of shock, unresponsiveness, or dark, minimal urine.

What to do: If you suspect heatstroke, act immediately. Call the nearest vet immediately

The Heatstroke Advice recommends cooling your dog down first with lukewarm water (avoiding ice-cold water, which can cause shock) and then safely transporting them to the vet.

22/05/2026

⚠️ URGENT WARNING FOR HORSE OWNERS AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND ⚠️

Temperatures across parts of the UK are predicted to jump by 10–15°C within days, with some areas expected to reach 31°C this weekend! 🌡️🔆

That rapid rise could have a significant impact on horses that are NOT acclimatised to sudden heat.

Older horses, overweight horses, horses with respiratory issues, and those travelling, training or competing could all be at increased risk.

Dr David Marlin explains:
🐴 Why sudden heat increases matter
🐴 What acclimatisation really means
🐴 Why horses may fatigue faster
🐴 Increased risks during travel and competition
🐴 Important cooling and hydration advice
🐴 What you should be doing NOW before the weekend arrives

If you are competing this weekend, Dr Marlin advises taking additional water with you in case extra cooling is needed.

The article also includes FREE downloadable resources and a practical heat checklist poster to share with friends, yards and riding groups.

Please read and SHARE:
🔗 https://askanimalweb.com/what-does-the-predicted-temperature-jump-this-weekend-mean-for-our-horses/

🗣️ Comment below what your Bank Holiday weekend plans are and how you plan to help your animals...

17/05/2026

Banish the buzz this season ☀️

Buy any NAF Off 750ml spray and receive a free Citronella Wash 250ml (worth £5.50)! This no-rinse wash is ideal to refresh and cleanse your horse’s coat after exercise or on warm days.