MB Equine Weight Management (2025)

19/10/2024

🐴🐴Definitely starting to see a change in the weather at the moment 🐴🐴

But lovely to catch- up and do a maintenance weighing with a regular client Herbie, this week was his fourth weighing with MB Equine Weight Management

If you are considering getting your horse weighed or just looking for a advice please get in touch MB Equine Weight Management 📲

Clare Wagstaff

26/09/2024

🐴🐴After a busy few weeks, I'm back at it! I weighed my two lovely regular horses the other day, with some improvements in place now that the weather is changing. I also weighed a new horse, who's quickly becoming a regular client too! Excited to go back in a couple of months. 🐴🐴✨

Do you want to get your horses weighed before the cold weather hits ? Get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

02/09/2024

🐴🐴Busy Saturday afternoon, weighing 10 horses all different sizes and ages ranging from foals to older horses within this yard. The last time I was at this yard was in February as spring/summer was hitting. A good idea to get weighed before autumn and winter hits to gain an understanding of there weighs. 🐴🐴

Do you want to get your horses weighed before autumn winter hits get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

02/09/2024

🐴🐴Lovely to go back to see these two horse for the third time on Thursday, with massive improves being made for both horses. Smashing it !!! Keep it up !!! 🐴🐴

If you are worried about your horse weight before autumn. Get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

20/08/2024

🐴🐴Lovely to go to a new yard on Saturday, seeing 6 different types of horses and ponies. Thank you Yazmynn Watts for booking me in at Conquest livery yard. All the horse and ponies were amazing with recommendations made to help improve their weight. A rebooking on the cards for November. 🐴🐴

Wanting to get booked in before the cold month hit !!!! 💥💥Get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

12/08/2024

🐴🐴Definitely a hot summers day today !! 🐴🐴

But lovely to catch- up and reweigh with a regular client, this was his third weighing and with improvements made. 💥Keep it up Herbie!!!! 💥

If you are considering getting your horse weighed or just looking for a advice please get in touch MB Equine Weight Management 📲

Clare Wagstaff

09/08/2024

Benefits of Worming Your Horse and the Best Seasons to Do It
Worming (or deworming) your horse is essential for their health and well-being! Here are the key benefits and the best seasons to do so:

Benefits of Worming Your Horse:

🐴 Better Health & Performance:
- Maintains a healthy weight.
- Improves nutrient absorption.
- Promotes a shiny, healthy coat.
- Boosts energy and stamina.

🐴 Prevents Health Issues:
- Helps prevent colic and anaemia.
- Keeps the gastrointestinal system healthy.

🐴 Enhances Longevity & Well-being:
- Contributes to a longer, healthier life.
- Reduces the risk of secondary infections.
- Best Seasons to Worm Your Horse

🌸 Spring:
- Eliminates parasites that survived the winter.
- Prepares your horse for the warmer months.

🍂 Fall:
- Targets parasites accumulated over the summer.
- Reduces the parasite load going into winter.

Tips for Effective Worming:
🔄 Rotate Dewormers: To avoid resistance, use different types of dewormers.
🔬 F***l Egg Count (FEC): Tailor your worming schedule based on parasite load.
🐾 Pasture Management: Regularly remove manure and avoid overgrazing.
💡 Consult Your Vet: Work with your veterinarian to create a deworming program tailored to your horse’s needs and local parasite risks.

Keep your horse healthy and happy by staying on top of their worming schedule! 🐎🌟

MB Equine Weight Management

06/08/2024

🏇🌿 Ever wondered why more equine enthusiasts are using a track system for grazing? Here's why it's a game-changer for your horse's health and happiness! 🌿🏇

1. Natural Behaviour:

Mimics how wild horses graze and roam, encouraging natural movement and eating patterns.

2. Health & Fitness:

Keeps horses active, reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.

3. Prevents Boredom:

Offers variety and mental stimulation, reducing behavioural problems.

4. Better Pasture Management:

Promotes even grazing and prevents overgrazing, leading to healthier pastures.

5. Social Interaction:

Allows horses to interact more freely, promoting healthier social behaviours.

6. Hoof Health:

Varied terrain and regular movement improve hoof condition naturally.

7. Mental Well-being:

Reduces stress and anxiety, contributing to a happier horse.

Transform your pasture into a paradise for your horses with a track system! 🐴💚

MB Equine Weight Management

31/07/2024

🐴🐴Why Electrolytes Are Essential for Your Horse 🐴🐴

Keeping your horse healthy and happy means paying attention to their electrolyte needs! Here's why electrolytes are so important:

Stay Hydrated 💧:

Electrolytes like sodium and potassium help your horse stay hydrated, especially when they sweat a lot during exercise or in hot weather.

Muscle Magic 💪:

Proper electrolyte balance keeps muscles working smoothly, preventing cramps and stiffness.

Nerve Health ⚡:

Electrolytes are key for nerve function, ensuring your horse stays coordinated and energetic.

Boost Performance 🏇:

For performance horses, electrolytes support endurance and quick recovery after workouts.

Cool and Calm 😎:

Electrolytes help regulate body temperature, keeping your horse cool and comfortable.

Overall Health ❤️

Maintaining electrolyte balance prevents serious issues like colic and kidney problems.

Make sure your horse gets the electrolytes they need, especially during intense activity or hot days. Consult with your vet for the best approach!

MB Equine Weight Management

29/07/2024

🐴🐴How Weather Affects Your Horse's Weight 🐴🐴🌦️

Ever wondered how different weather conditions impact your horse's weight? Here are some key points to keep in mind:

🌨️ Cold Weather:
- Horses burn more energy to stay warm, which can lead to weight loss if their diet isn't adjusted.
- Snow and ice can cover natural forage, so providing extra hay is crucial.
- Reduced activity in the cold can affect muscle mass and overall weight.

☀️ Hot Weather:
- High temperatures can reduce a horse's appetite, causing them to eat less and potentially lose weight.
-Increased sweating leads to water loss, which can affect feed efficiency and hydration.
- Heat stress from prolonged exposure can impact overall health and weight.

💧 Humidity:
- High Humidity: Makes it harder for horses to cool down, reducing their feed intake and potentially leading to weight loss.
Low Humidity: In dry, cold conditions, horses might expend more energy to stay warm and need more water intake to stay hydrated.

🍂 Seasonal Changes:
- Spring/Summer: More abundant and nutritious pasture can lead to weight gain. However, hot weather might reduce appetite.
Autumn/Winter: Declining pasture quality means more supplemental feeding is necessary to maintain weight.

📊 Tips for Horse Owners:
- Adjust feed types and amounts based on seasonal needs.
Provide shelter and blankets to help reduce energy expenditure in cold weather.

Monitor your horse's weight regularly to catch any changes early and adjust their diet as needed.

Remember, proper management and regular monitoring are key to keeping your horse healthy and happy all year round! 🐴❤️

MB Equine Weight Management

24/07/2024

🐴Tips for Maintaining Your Horse's Weight in Summer🐴

Summer can bring some unique challenges when it comes to keeping your horse at a healthy weight. Here’s what to watch out for:

1. Increased Activity: More riding and training can lead to weight loss. Ensure your horse is getting enough calories to match their activity levels.

2. Heat Stress: High temperatures can reduce your horse's appetite. Keep them cool and comfortable to encourage normal eating habits.

3. Hydration: Horses lose a lot of water and electrolytes through sweat. Always provide fresh, clean water to keep them hydrated.

4. Pasture Quality: Summer heat can reduce the quality of pasture grass. Supplement their diet with hay or feed if needed.

5. Diet Adjustments: You might need to tweak their diet. Ensure they’re getting enough nutrition to support their summer activities.

6. Parasites: Warmer months can increase the parasite load. Regular deworming can help keep them healthy and maintain their weight.

7. Stress Management: Changes in routine and increased travel can stress some horses, affecting their eating habits. Try to keep a consistent routine to minimize stress.

Regular weight checks and being attentive to these factors can help keep your horse healthy and happy all summer long!

Feel free to share your own tips and experiences in the comments! 🌞🐴🌿

MB Equine Weight Management

18/07/2024

🐴🐴The Impact of Overweight on Horses: What You Need to Know 🐴🐴

Having an overweight horse can lead to several serious health problems. Here's how carrying extra weight can affect your horse's well-being:

1. Joint and Bone Stress

- Osteoarthritis: Extra weight strains joints, leading to painful arthritis.
- Laminitis: Overweight horses are more prone to this debilitating hoof condition.

2. Metabolic Disorders

- Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS): Causes insulin resistance and abnormal fat distribution.
- Insulin Resistance: Similar to Type 2 diabetes, making it hard to regulate blood sugar.

3. Respiratory Issues

-Exercise Intolerance: Extra weight makes it harder to breathe during exercise.
-Reduced Lung Capacity: Fat around the thorax reduces lung function.

4. Cardiovascular Strain

- Increased Heart Workload: Heart has to pump harder, leading to potential issues.

5. Reduced Performance and Stamina

- Decreased Endurance: Extra weight reduces stamina and performance.
- Slower Recovery: Longer recovery times after exercise.

6. Heat Intolerance

-Poor Thermoregulation: Harder to regulate body temperature, risking overheating.

7. Reproductive Issues

- Reduced Fertility: Irregular cycles in mares, decreased libido in stallions.

8. Compromised Immune Function

- Increased Illness: Overweight horses have weaker immune systems.

9. Gastrointestinal Problems

- Colic: Higher risk of this serious gastrointestinal condition.

Management Tips:

- Balanced Diet: Control calorie intake to prevent weight gain.
- Regular Exercise: Keep your horse active and fit.
- Health Checks: Regular vet visits to monitor weight and health.
- Weighing: Helps keep an eye on progress.

Taking these steps can help ensure your horse stays healthy and happy! 🐴❤️

🐴🐴 MB Equine Weight Management 🐴🐴

15/07/2024

🐴How a Horse's Weight Affects Saddle Fit 🐴

Ensuring a proper saddle fit is crucial for your horse's comfort and health, and a horse's weight plays a big role in this! Here's why:

1. Back Shape & Size:
- A heavier horse may have more fat or muscle, changing the contours of its back.

2. Spinal Clearance:
- A wider gullet is needed for broader backs to prevent spinal pressure.

3. Pressure Distribution:
- More weight means more pressure; a well-fitted saddle distributes this evenly.

4. Saddle Stability:
- Proper fit prevents the saddle from shifting during movement.

5. Tree Width:
- A wider tree matches a broader back, preventing pinching.

6. Panel Shape & Size:
- Panels must fit the back contour to distribute weight effectively.

7. Girth Placement:
- Correct girth and billet placement avoid discomfort and ensure security.

8. Saddle Length:
- The saddle shouldn't extend beyond the last rib to avoid lumbar pressure.

🐴Tips for a Better Fit: 🐴

1. Custom Fitting:
- Tailored saddles ensure a perfect fit.

2. Padding and Shimming:
- These can help adjust the fit for changes in back shape.

3. Regular Checks:
- Weight and muscle distribution can change, so check the fit regularly.

For the best results, consult with a professional saddle fitter. To find your dream saddle go to The Saddle Bank! Your horse will thank you! 🐎💖

Country Physio The Saddle Bank The Equine Fitter

02/07/2024

Lovely to see my regular client plus new clients today at a nice yard. Different types of horses weighed today and recommendations made to help improve their weight over the summer months. But overall a great plan made. Keep it up ladies smashing it 💥💥

Here are some pictures taken but unfortunately I didn’t get pictures of all 🙈

MB Equine Weight Management

28/06/2024

🐴🐴4 different grazing techniques to help reduce the amount of sugar intake during periods of turnout🐴🐴:

By trying to restrict the number of hours your horse/pony is grazing during periods of grass growth you can reduce the impact to the horse caused by the increased levels of sugar being produced within the grass at this time.

1. Turning your horse/pony out overnight is better due to the levels of water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC sugar) being produced. Due to the lack of sun light overnight photosynthesis stops in the grass, which is required to enable the grass to grow.

2. Strip graze is a form of restricted grazing that helps the owner of the horse/pony determine the amount of grass intake the horse/pony is getting. Strip graze is considered to be successful and recommended by vets when horses are coming back from laminitis due to the technique of moving fencing just a little daily which makes this form of restricted grazing most effective. Moving the fence up behind also helps reduce grazing on shorter grass which would also be higher in sugars.

3. Track grazing system – this form of restricted grazing is where the owner reduces the amount of grass intake by encouraging the horse/pony to move to the water trough if it is at one end of the track. A simple track requires the field to be set out in a rectangle shape with the horse/pony walking around the outside of the field. This is the most effective grazing method to encourage the most amount of movement. Ad lib hay stations are also provided to ensure forage is taken.

4. Long grass paddock – by turning horse/pony out on a field that is long with grass, grass taller than a beer bottle is a good guide, the longer grass is better for horse/pony due to decreased amount of sugar contained than a short, lush field which is full of rich sugars.

If you are having difficulty monitoring your horse/pony weight and want to help please get in contact with MB Equine Weight Management.💥💥

18/06/2024

🐎3 Factors to consider/understand weight gain on a under weight horse or pony🐎 :
Although equine obesity is presently a large issue within the industry, underweight horses can also be very difficult to manage as well.

1. Awareness into how a horse can become underweight:
- Dental problems
- Age
- Unsuitable diet
- High worm count burden

2. How to identify an underweight Horse:
Body scoring regularly will enable you to visually see any changes to your horse or pony. An underweight horse will present with signs:
- Ribs are visible
- Spine is noticeable and felt
- Pelvis/hips are easy to feel and visible
- Neck is thin with little to no muscle along it
- Lack of fat covering the top line

3. Understanding feed components to help gain weight:
- Weight gain feed products will include higher levels of fat (oils, soya) which is a good supply of energy. But always introduce new feeds gradually. Also, higher levels of proteins help to repair and rebuild the horses tissue/body. By feeding a vitamin and mineral supplement or a balancer you will ensure your horse will be getting all the nutrients required to be adding weight.

By using a weighbridge, will enable you to understand the actual and correct weight for your horse. Regular weighing’s and guidance given to diet and lifestyle will help to get your horse or pony to a healthy weight and continue to be happy.

Please get in contact if you need assistance MB Equine Weight Management 📱📞

17/06/2024

🐴🐴Today I weighed three beautiful horses which are regular clients, with this being there second weighing and massive improvement being made already. Keep it up!!! Smashing it 💥💥

If you are wanting your horse or pony weighed please get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

06/06/2024

Yesterday I went to weigh my two lovely regular clients. Both horses showed improvements in their weight. This is their third time being weighed with massive changes from their first time to now!!! Keep it up Lady’s smashing it !!! 🥳

If you are worried about your horse weight and need guidance/advice please get in touch MB Equine Weight Management

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