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Are your horses just surviving—or are they thriving?
Did you know that although grass in the UK can provide basic nutrition, it usually falls short of providing all the vitamins and minerals that your horse needs? It is important to remember this also includes preserved forages like haylage and hay.
After a very hot, dry summer, pastures in the UK have suffered, thus affecting the quality even more. This will suit those who usually restrict grazing; however, it is important to remember that we do so to reduce sugar and starch (for those susceptible to EMS, laminitis, PPID, e.g.) and so, we are then further reducing what is already a poor nutrient source. It is correct that native ponies survive in the UK with no additional feed whatsoever.
However, our aim as horse owners should always be for our horses to thrive, not just survive. Whether you have a paddock companion or performance horse, correct, balanced nutrition is vital to get the best out of them. Be that in achieving optimum performance or just general Joie de Vivre and longevity.
Balanced nutrition not only supports every system in the body, it is the foundation of overall health and immune function. If calorific content is a major concern then then a powdered supplement may offer the best solution, these are easily added to a handful of dampened chaff or soaked speedibeet. Pelleted balancers offer the convenience of being able to be fed as a sole concentrate feed, many are low calorie and include other nutrients like sources of protein and essential fatty acids to support and repair muscle and connective tissues. Further advice can be sourced by contacting any of the feed advisors or nutritionists on the BETA ENFAR register.
Thank you to Nina MacDonald-Lewis (BETA ENFAR Feed Adviser, @MDL Equine ) for sending in this fantastic piece of advice for Feed Fact Fortnight 2026!
Body Condition & Weight Tracking with NAF
Managing a healthy weight is one of the biggest challenges in equine care, especially for good doers like Georgette!
In this video, Kate Hore (Head Nutritionist at NAF) breaks down the best ways to monitor your horse`s weight and condition at home:
🙏 A huge thank you to NAF for sharing this fantastic, practical advice for Feed Fact Fortnight!
Understanding Laminitis with Pure Feed Company
Laminitis is a serious and painful condition that requires constant vigilance, no matter the season. As part of Feed Fact Fortnight, we’ve teamed up with Pure Feed Company to share key advice on recognising, managing, and reducing the risk of laminitis!
Thank you to Pure Feed Company for sharing this essential guidance to support horse health during Feed Fact Fortnight!
If you ever suspect laminitis or need tailored dietary advice, always consult your vet first and your farrier and ENFAR nutrition advisor.
Nutritional Principles for Senior Horses with @dodsonhorrell
Feeding older horses is all about supporting healthspan, not just lifespan! Swipe through to discover key feeding principles for keeping senior horses happy and healthy.
Thank you to the team at Dodson & Horrell for sharing these brilliant expert tips for Feed Fact Fortnight!
COMPETITION ALERT! Stay tuned—we have an exciting competition with a fantastic prize from Dodson & Horrell coming very soon! Keep your eyes on our page so you don`t miss out!
Welcome to the Autumn Edition of BETA Feed Fact Fortnight (FFF)!
As we head into the colder months, here is why you should follow along and what we have ready for you.
Whether you`re an owner, rider, or equine professional, here is why you should follow along over the next two weeks, what we have in store, and some exciting extras!
Why Follow Us?
Unbiased Advice: Get reliable, evidence-based guidance on equine nutrition.
Actionable Insights: Practical tips via engaging videos, infographics, and webinars.
Industry Standards: Learn more about trusted BETA schemes like NOPS, ENFAR, and EGUS approval marks.
Continuing with our theme of "A Lifetime of Nutrition," we`ll be tackling key seasonal challenges:
Forage Management & Replacers: Following a challenging summer and dry weather, we’ll look at products and alternative options that can be used as partial or complete forage replacers.
Balancing the Diet: The importance of supplementary feed when using poorer quality forage or alternative sources like straw.
Supporting the Veteran Horse: Winter can be tough on older horses. Tips on weight gain, easier-to-consume feeds, and digestive aids for older horses.
Weight Management & Good Doers: Laminitis and weight management are year-round priorities. Look out for our dedicated tips and guidance tailored specifically for owners of good doers.
We have some fantastic competitions lined up with wonderful prizes donated by our members. Make sure you`re following along so you don`t miss your chance to win.
🙏 Thank you to our incredible members for your continued support, expertise, and dedication to equine welfare.
Do you have any specific nutrition questions as we head into winter? Let us know in the comments below!
Meet Our Next Finalist for the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2026!
We are thrilled to introduce Evelyn (Evie) Baker @eviebaakes from @royalaguni, The Royal Agricultural University, our next finalist for this year`s BETA Equine Thesis of the Year award!
Having ridden from a young age and spent years working directly with horses, Evie turned her lifelong equestrian passion into scientific inquiry through her BSc (Hons) in Applied Equine Science and Business. Driven by a deep interest in equine behaviour and welfare, her research investigates a modern trend in horse care and performance:
📌 Thesis Title: The Influence of a Fenwick Liquid Titanium (LT) Mask on Brain Activity in the Horse
Her study explores whether the popular Liquid Titanium mask has a measurable calming effect on equine brain activity, bridging scientific evidence with practical welfare. Since graduating, Evie has expanded her skill set through a digital marketing apprenticeship, aiming to ultimately combine her scientific background with business expertise within the equine sector!
🎥 Join the Live Final!
Support Evie and watch all of our finalists present their research live to an expert panel:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (BST)
💻 Format: Live via Zoom
🎟️ Register for your FREE ticket: link in the bio
Meet Our First Finalist for the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2026!
We are delighted to introduce Lillianne Fenn from Anglia Ruskin University @aruwrittle, our first finalist for this year`s prestigious BETA Equine Thesis of the Year award! 🎓🐴
Lillianne’s lifelong passion for horses led her to pursue Equine Performance Science at ARU Writtle. During her degree, a six-week placement with @saracen_horse_feeds sparked a career-defining opportunity—stepping into the role of Area Sales Manager and Feed Advisor for the Eastern region.
Blending academic study with real-world industry experience, Lillianne was inspired to explore a crucial topic for the future of horse care:
📌 Thesis Title: An Investigation into Alternative Protein Sources to Soya in Horse Feed: Nutritional and Practical Implications
By investigating novel, sustainable protein ingredients, Lillianne’s project pushes conventional boundaries to address key nutritional challenges facing the equine sector today.
🎥 Join the Live Final!
Come support Lillianne and watch all our inspiring finalists present their research live to an expert panel:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (BST)
💻 Format: Live via Zoom
🎟️ Register for your FREE ticket: link in the bio
Finalists Announced: BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2026!
We can now reveal the four exceptional finalists for the 2026 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Competition!
Colleges and universities across the UK submitted outstanding equine-related degree research, but our panel has narrowed it down to these four brilliant finalists:
Coraigh Lynch (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise) – ‘An Investigation into the Variation of Equine Parasite Eggs Within a Faeces Sample’
Fyona Fay Cowan (SRUC & The University of Glasgow) – ‘Exploring the Effects of Superficial Localised Heat Therapy on Equine Relaxation’
Lillian Fenn (A.R.U Writtle) – ‘An Investigation into Alternative Protein Sources to Soya in Horse Feed: Nutritional and Practical’
Evelyn Baker (Royal Agricultural University) – ‘The Influence of a Fenwick Liquid Titanium LT Mask on Brain Activity in the Horse’
📅 Join the Live Final:
Watch the presentations live via Zoom at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 21st October 2026!
🔗 Register for free your ticket>>>link in the bio
