Overview for 'nutrition'

Q&A about horse care

By Alexandra Wesker on 03 October, 2016

Published in Horse Magazine, Spring 2016 issue. "How can I encourage my horse to eat up?" "How do I transition to a fibre-based diet?" "How do I add interest to my horse's diet?" As part of the expert panel, Alexandra answered these questions about horse feeding to readers of Horse Magazine.

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Body building

By Alexandra Wesker on 19 September, 2016

Published in Horse Magazine, March 2016 issue. As part of an expert panel, Alexandra explains how body condition is assessed and how to keep your horse in condition over the winter months.

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Q&A about horse care

By Alexandra Wesker on 05 September, 2016

Published in Horse Magazine, March 2016 issue. "Can I feed kitchen scraps to my horse?" "Can my horse get laminitis from frosty grass?" "Which hay do I choose for my horse?" As part of the expert panel, Alexandra answered these questions about horse feeding to readers of Horse Magazine.

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Get the balance right

By Alexandra Wesker on 22 August, 2016

Published in Horse Magazine, November 2015 issue. This feature helps in determining whether a supplement is necessary and how to avoid doubling up on ingredients. It also includes the diet review of a horse being fed multiple supplements.

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Natural instinct

By Alexandra Wesker on 08 August, 2016

Published in Horse Magazine, June 2015 issue. Common management and feeding practice can cause problems with health and wellbeing. This feature includes five ways to offer a more natural diet.

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Wellbeing - A big issue

By Alexandra Wesker on 25 July, 2016

Published in Horse&Rider Magazine, May 2015 issue. Many horses can easily become overweight, especially when grass is lush. Alexandra is one of the experts who helped with this feature, discussing how to help prevent weight gain.

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