FAQS

We may be able to answer some of your commonly asked questions below. However, we know it's sometimes more reassuring to speak to a person and we have a team of vets and performance horse specialists available to support you, so please don't hesitate to call our helpline on 01270 782223.

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Everday Feeding

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How much hay or haylage should I feed?

I have recently changed to haylage and my horse’s droppings have become much looser. Is there anything I can feed to help with this?

Will grass provide my horse with everything they need?

What is the difference between a feed balancer and a normal concentrate feed?

How much concentrate feed is safe to feed in one meal?

Are carrots safe to feed?

Feeding and Health

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How should I feed my laminitic pony?

I have an elderly horse that is no longer able to chew hay or haylage and has limited turn out. What can I feed her as an alternative?

Performance

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What should I feed my excitable, fizzy horse who is competing regularly?

What is the difference between fast and slow release energy and why does it matter?

My horse is in hard work but is slightly overweight and can be lethargic. What should I feed him?

How do I help my horse develop topline?

How close to exercise should I feed my horse?

How do I keep my horse hydrated?

Breeding

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What should I feed my foal after it is weaned?

My mare is going to have her first foal this summer, will I need to feed the foal or will it get all the nutrients it needs from its mum’s milk?

How should you feed a broodmare prone to weight gain in early pregnancy?

I have an orphan foal; how should I feed it?

Need Further Advice?

Our friendly, experienced and unbiased Nutritional Helpline Team are on hand

to answer all of your feeding questions. You can contact them via WhatsApp,

call 01270 782223, email helplineenquiries@dodsonandhorrell.com or message us on social media.