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BETA FFF is here, and we have an exciting giveaway in partnership with EquiGlo!
Win a navy, quilted EquiGlo Jacket. Available in sizes 8 (small), 8/10 (medium) and 12 (large)!
Thank you, Equiglo!
To take part in the competition, answer the question below in the comments.
Question: Is soaked beet a nutritionally complete food?
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Deadline for entries: 29th October, 12 pm
Winner announcement: 30th October
This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts, and five winners will be selected at random from the combined entries. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered.
Good luck to everyone entering!
Long grass = safer grass? Not always.
It’s easy to assume that short, actively growing grass is the bigger concern for horses prone to laminitis, while long, fibrous “standing hay” is the safer option. But grass length only tells part of the story.
What really matters is how much your horse actually consumes. Short grass may contain more sugar gram-for-gram, but horses can take much bigger mouthfuls of longer grass - meaning their total sugar intake could still be significant.
With autumn grazing sometimes proving surprisingly plentiful, managing risk means considering total grass intake, not simply whether a paddock looks short or long.
Equine nutritionist Jennifer Little explains why appearances can be deceptive and what owners can do to manage grazing more effectively.
🔗 Read the full article via the link in the bio.
Thanks to @equell_performance_supplements , BETA members for supporting FFF and sharing this valuable insight.
Thanks to @topspec_horse_feeds , we can share a list of several helpful actions that owners of older horses can take:
a) Make regular six-monthly appointments with a qualified horse dentist or vet to optimise the grinding action of the horse’s teeth.
b) Avoid feeding worms! Consult a vet or worming company and ensure that veterans are tested and thoroughly wormed for all relevant worms.
c) Do not waste feed in order to keep horses warm! Rug them up well.
d) Maintain sufficient fibre intake to keep hindgut digestion efficient; keeping an eye on the consistency of horses’ droppings will act as a guide.
e) Use a senior feed balancer as the base of bucket feeds as it will improve feed conversion efficiency.
f) Provide any extra protein and calories needed to maintain condition in a nutrient-dense form that is also low in starch. There is no point feeding low nutrient-density products containing straw to a horse that needs to gain weight, as straw contains very few calories. For elderly horses needing soaked feed, the sheer weight needed to be carried to the stable is a major issue, and by feeding nutrient-dense feeds this weight can be kept to a minimum.
Congratulations to Lillianne Fenn from @aruwrittle as the WINNER of the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2026!
Lillianne’s research explored: "An Investigation into Alternative Protein Sources to Soya in Horse Feed: Nutritional and Practical Implications".
A fantastic achievement and a wonderful contribution to the future of equine nutrition and sustainability!
Celebrating All Our Finalists!
We would also like to extend a massive congratulations to ALL of our incredible finalists! 🌟 Reaching the final stage of the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year competition is a monumental achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and innovative research are helping shape the future of equine science and industry standards. Thank you to everyone who participated, submitted, and supported this year`s awards!
Feed Room Staples with Saracen Horse Feeds
In this fantastic reel, Saracen shares two simple feed room staples every yard needs: a kitchen scale and a spring balance. These brilliant tools help you accurately weigh hard feed and control forage amounts (like hay or haylage) to keep your horse in optimal condition. 🙏 A massive thank you to @saracen_horse_feeds for sharing this great video with us for Feed Fact Fortnight!
#FeedFactFortnight #SaracenHorseFeeds #EquineNutrition #HorseCare #FeedRoomStaples #BETA
Does Your Horse Need More Hard Feed This Winter?
As the weather turns cooler, it`s time to evaluate your horse`s winter diet! Here are the key considerations shared by Connolly`s RED MILLS for Feed Fact Fortnight.
Thank you to @redmillshorse S for sharing these top feeding tips for Feed Fact Fortnight! Need help tailoring your horse`s diet? Reach out to a qualified nutritionist or feed advisor for personalised guidance.
#FeedFactFortnight #ConnollysREDMILLS #EquineNutrition #WinterFeeding #BETA #HorseCare #EquineHealth
MAKING SURE YOUR VETERAN HORSE GETS ENOUGH FIBRE
Fibre is the foundation of any equine diet, but for older horses this can sometimes be a bit of a challenge when worn or missing teeth leave them struggling to eat hay or haylage.
Despite these age-related difficulties, veterans still need a regular supply of fibre to support healthy hindgut fermentation and condition, provide a supply of steady energy, help maintain gut function and keep them occupied with plenty of natural chewing and eating behaviour.
Soaked unmolassed beet ticks all the boxes as it is a valuable fibre provider for veteran horses, giving them plenty of digestible fibre a in a form that is much easier for them to eat – and because of the soaking, it can help with water intake during the winter months.
Beet pulp can be used as a useful partial forage replacer. It is low in sugar and starch, but not nutritionally complete, so a vitamin and mineral balancer should be added if the beet is the only bucket feed.
Trigger – This handsome chap is 27-years-old and he lives with EquiGlo Horse Feeds brand ambassador and endurance rider Tanya Southworth in Cornwall.
Thank you to EquiGlo Horse Feeds for sharing expert advice on keeping senior horses healthy, hydrated, and well-nourished.
To help celebrate Feed Fact Fortnight, @equiglohorsefeeds is sponsoring a fantastic giveaway! Stay tuned for full entry details on how you could win.
Meet the Finalists: Coraigh Lynch | BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2026
Next up in our finalist spotlight is Coraigh Lynch, representing the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (@discovercafre @discovercafreequine )!
Thesis Title:‘An Investigation into the Variation of Equine Parasite Eggs Within a Faeces Sample’
A motivated BSc (Hons) Equine Management graduate from CAFRE, Coraigh brings over 10 years of practical experience caring for and working with horses. Having recently graduated with First Class Honours, he is currently completing a one-year internship at Watership Down Stud, where his daily responsibilities include stud work, foal and yearling prep, and assisting attending veterinarians. His award-winning research focus explores key areas of equine parasitology and modern horse health management.
📅 Watch the Live Final: Catch Coraigh presenting his research alongside our other finalists on Wednesday, 21st October 2026 at 2:00 PM!
🔗 Register to Watch Live: link in the bio
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