Equinutrition

05/09/2026

Much like in humans we (even registered equine nutritionists) don’t have all the answers to IBD… but after today’s check in I was so pleased to be able to utter the phrase “call me if you need me”. It’s not been an easy road, it’s taken a whole team and one seriously dedicated owner.. but today made all the multiple 4hr round trip drives worth it 🏆 Go Elvis!!!

Today Elvis got a perfect body condition score from Equinutrition it’s been a very long journey but this lad now weighs 556kg! A massive 72kg gain after multiple colics and IBD flare ups. He’s finally ready to come back into ridden work. Very grateful to his vets and everyone involved in looking after him at the yard Making sure he’s ok daily 🩵

05/09/2026

Wow September 2026 is proving a little wild already! After 3 days locked at the PhD desk and 12,000 words written (or should I say re-written), then 3 days out on the road with many, too many miles driven, two different sea views, way to much coffee drunk ☕️ 🎃, and so many horses seen, and getting to see the heather start to turn 💜, Equinutrition will be taking Sunday (6th) as a break from horses… only kidding I’m taking Giblet for her last show of the season 😆, but I won’t be responding to messages till Monday morning. Have a great Sunday everyone. P.S if booking an Equinutrition Autumn 🍂 session is on your todo list, please (PLEASE) could I encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later to book it in, to avoid either disappointment or my need for a teleportation device.

03/09/2026

Turned out that today was all about muscle 💪!!! Two veteran horses (with combined age of 52) and one Dressage Diva. Both veterans have experienced a loss in condition and muscle coverage in the back end of summer, probably not helped by the lack of rain and grass. Then the Dressage Diva has built up muscle and is now moving up the BD levels (think she might be an exciting one to watch in the future 🤫). Now there is nothing we can simply add to a bucket to build muscle or Topline (sorry). BUT the diet can help to protect against muscle loss in the retired veteran, and support muscle development in the working performance horse. If you are not sure if your horse’s diet has the right building blocks for your horse’s muscle coverage and health, please reach out 📱

28/08/2026

Did you know that a horse’s level of pain or stress can be measured by their facial expressions? The Della Costa 2016 HGS has shown it can be… BUT did you know nutrition can be used to reduced a horses HGS and even drop them from ‘high pain indicated’ to a “pain free” state? Equinutrition with its Good Doer PhD Project has been working hard to investigate ways to improve a horse’s health and welfare, through research, diet, hard work and dedication by owners. If you’re not sure of your horses “happy” status, please feel free to reach out.

26/08/2026

One of my favourite consults is the “new horse” session. Why? 1) Because any change can alter the needs of the diet and change is a major feature of moving owners; change of yard, change of owner, change of management, change of diet, and often a change in exercise; 2) I get to work with owners committed to trying to ensure they are doing the best for their horse from day one; and 3) I often get to revisit previous owners as their start their next horsey partnership. Well this week has definitely been a “new horse” week, 5 new horses with 3 owners, a 1st time owner, an competitive showjumper with her new partner and a professional trainer with their newest string of youngsters, and it’s only Wednesday! If you are lucky enough to have a new horse and are not sure if their diet is optimal, please feel free to reach out 📞

23/08/2026

So a couple of weeks ago I shared how the humble calculator was an invaluable piece of equipment for an independent equine nutritionist… well today’s share is for the mighty kitchen scales! ⚖️ while the average weight of many brand feeds per Stubbs scoop is freely available, did you know what one persons scoop weighs vs another persons can vary greatly? … and don’t get me started on 1/2 Stubbs scoops or random Tupperware tubs for scoops. So how do I use the scales? To actually weigh what an owner is currently feeding their horse, so I can best advise. What did I do today with the scales that got me laughed at and called a geek? Well I was handed a random metal cup (not a measuring cup), part filled it and on 1st attempt I’d measured 106g of a specific mix, when I was aiming for 100g. 😜 I’d love to hear or better yet see pictures in the comments of the random ‘scoops’ you have in your feed rooms 🥰

23/08/2026

Thursday 3rd September Equinutrition is Preston bound, with slots available from 12pm. If you’d like your horses weight, BCS, feeding ration and winter feeding plan checking by an independent equine nutritionist, please just message 🍂