Watermill Feeds

13/01/2025

M&S we LOVE 😍 Shaggy the Shetland 🐴

13/01/2025

Does your horse or pony require some extra support for their immune system? Have they developed some unwanted lumps?
Sarc-Ex is an advanced and unique formula which provides nutritional support for the immune system of horses. The strong antioxidant herbs help the body cope while maintaining normal structure and function. Sarc-Ex helps the body defend itself and aids normal repair. Sarc-Ex can be fed all year for ongoing support.

Suitable for all horses and ponies.

Available at Watermill Feeds

13/01/2025

Protect your horses hooves this winter ❄️
Cornucrescine Hoof Barrier helps to create a barrier that repels moisture, mud and harmful bacteria.

Have you got some in your grooming kit?

Available to purchase from Watermill Feeds

Are your horses turned out in wet, muddy fields? 🌧️💦 The harsh conditions this time of year can take a toll on their hooves, leading to cracking, softening, and even infections. Cornucrescine Hoof Barrier creates a breathable barrier that repels moisture, mud, and harmful bacteria 🐴

Share your results with us! How has Cornucrescine worked for your horse?

10/01/2025

At least it isn't raining...will take the cold over rain any day!!! ❄️
Happy FRIDAY folks, keep warm...

09/01/2025

We will get there...brighter skies, warmer temperatures. Just 70 days to go until it's officially Spring 🌼

08/01/2025

If you're finding that Winter is starting to take it's toll on you then here's a little something to lift your spirits...in just a few weeks time the sun won't set until 5.05pm, the days will be starting to feel longer again 🎉

08/01/2025

If you're free this evening at 7pm why not join Dengie Horse Feeds FREE Online Event about Nutrition and Care for Native Breeds.

Make sure you register using the link in the post below 👇

🌟 Join us for an exciting evening with Sylvia Ormiston MVO and Dr. Katie Williams as they dive into the practical ways to feed and manage native breeds. Sylvia will share the secrets of her success from her life time of experience working with Highland ponies. Don't miss it!

📅 Wednesday 8th January @ 7.00pm
Free to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vY6VCqjhQryUPknLlvsvDw #/registration

08/01/2025

Ha ha 🤣 aint that the truth...🤦‍♀️

This is what happens when you are 18 seconds late for breakfast!!!!

07/01/2025

Entries are now open for our January Pet of the Month Competition...

To be in with a chance of winning £15 to spend in the store here's what you need to do:

1️⃣Post a picture of your pet/s in the comments
2️⃣Tell us their name/s
3️⃣Tell us why they should be picked

Entries close at midnight on the 31st January 2025

Good Luck 🍀

06/01/2025

Stay safe out there everyone...flooding is causing problems all over the county! 🌊

03/01/2025

Thank you to everyone that entered our December Pet of the Month Competition, so many amazing entries. Our chosen winner is Imogen Norton's mare Lily, we were delighted to hear that Imogen got to have a Christmas Day hack on Lily, it sounded like this was quite an achievement for them both - Well done Imogen you've won £15 to spend at the store.

We have two runners up who've won £5 to spend at the store.
Bronte Evans Wilbur and Winston in their Christmas Jumpers and Nikki Carpenters Winnie with her Elf.

We have two further runners up, Becky Baldwins dogs Bella, Duke, Bruno and Boris all win a bag of dog treats as we were super impressed with how they sat for their photo infront of the Christmas tree 🎄 and Gwenan Owen's mare Brenda wins a Mini Horslyx as she's been a good girl to back.

Well done everyone...👏

Apologies to those who didn't win this time, we wish we could pick you all...however we do have another chance to enter this month so keep an eye on our posts for our January Pet of the Month Competition entries open very soon....

02/01/2025

It looks like we could well be in for some of the white stuff this weekend!! ❄
In case you need to top up with supplies we are open Friday 9.30 - 4.30 and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm 😊

02/01/2025

It was a good frost in Warwickshire this morning...❄️
There's some great advice from NAF about frosty grass and the risk of laminits in the post below 👇

Frosty Grass & Laminitis Risk...

Frosty mornings may look beautiful, but for our laminitis prone horses and ponies, they bring hidden dangers. While it’s tempting to believe melted frost means safe grazing, that’s not the full story. Here's what you need to know:

🌱 Sugar Build Up:
On bright, sunny days, grass produces sugars through photosynthesis, storing them overnight. When temperatures drop below 5°C, grass respiration (which uses those sugars) halts, leaving sugar levels dangerously high for laminitics.

⚠️ Management Tips:
Avoid grazing during bright, cold spells until overnight temps stay above 5°C or cloudy weather returns.
Feed low NSC hay (under 10%). Soak to reduce sugars effectively.
Offer slightly warm drinking water to encourage hydration and prevent impaction colic.

❄️ Additional Risk Factors:
Hard ground sensitivity - Use hoof boots for protection and circulation.
PPID horses - Rug appropriately as they struggle to regulate body temperature.
For good-doers - balance warmth and weight loss by monitoring rugs carefully.

💡 Diet Adjustments:
Limit hard feed and focus on fibre.
Balance the diet with a broad spectrum supplement or balancer to provide essential nutrients.

Remember, a little extra care now helps protect your horse from the risks of frosty weather.

01/01/2025

Wishing all of our customers and Facebook followers a Happy New Year!🎉

Please note the store is CLOSED today but will be open from 9.30am - 4.30pm tomorrow (Thursday 2nd January)

31/12/2024

Today is the last day to enter our December Pet of the Month Competition, entries close at midnight.
Click on the original post below to enter. Good Luck 🍀

It's our last Pet of the Month Competition of the year...

You can now enter our December Pet of the Month Competition

To enter all you have to do is:

1. Post a photo of your pet/s in the comments below
2. Tell us their name/s
3. Tell us why they should be chosen
4. Optional adding a bit of Christmas Spirit 🎄

Get your entries in by midnight on Tuesday 31st December

Good luck 🍀

30/12/2024

Some great prize money to be won at Solihull Riding Clubs Indoor Arena Eventing on Sunday...🐴

Click on the post below for the link on how to enter 👇

✨ Aspen Cooling Ltd Indoor Arena Eventing - Sunday 5th January ✨

Kickstart your 2025 by entering THE unaffiliated series to be part of this winter, and be in with the chance to win HUGE cash prizes 🤑🤑

Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
⚫️ FANTASTIC new Jump4Joy arena XC jumps
⚫️ Short course of SJ immediately followed by XC
⚫️ Fun courses and friendly atmosphere
⚫️ Indoor warm-up and competition
⚫️ 70/80/90/100 classes
⚫️ Just £35 per entry

This is a qualifying event for our Championship event on Sunday 6th April, where you could take home:
💰 1st – £250
💰 2nd – £150
💰 3rd – £100
💰 4th - £50

Plus, enter three qualifying competitions and you can get your Championship entry for just £10! 🥳

➡️ You need to be in it to win it - enter our Sunday 5th January qualifier here: https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=491115

These competitions have had amazing feedback so far - come and join us to see what all the fuss is about! 🤩

27/12/2024

Just a reminder that we're open today 9.30am to 3pm 😊

26/12/2024

We hope you're enjoying the festivities...who else is feeling like they may have over indulged a bit too much 😋

Just a reminder that the store will be open tomorrow (Friday 27th Dec 9.30 - 3.00)

Image Credit; Emily Cole Illustrations