Haylage can be a useful hygienic forage for horses, especially those with moderate to high energy requirements. It must be made, stored and fed with care, however, because it can be harmful if it goes off or is not made correctly.

A comprehensive, scientific, deep knowledge of equine nutrition is not required to feed a horse well, with a correctly balanced diet. There are some simple steps to follow – even if you’re not a nutrition expert - which take the worry out of feeding your horse correctly.

Forage alone can make your horse fat, and not just ryegrass - even meadow hay and mature grass can oversupply calories and cause obesity

Compound horse feeds are safe and do not contain undesirable ingredients.

Feeding horses well involves more than just supplying all the necessary nutrients. Given the choice, horses spend about 70% of their time looking for food and eating; therefore food and eating plays a significant role in the day-to-day behaviour patterns of every horse.

The equine gut microbiome and how to keep it healthy

Basic nutrition is one of the foundations of optimal health, which means health that is as good as it can be.

Only a handful of Equine Nutritionists in the UK are registered with the AfN, who recognise the highest standards in nutrition.