The source of life

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DR DAVID MARLIN is a renowned equine scientist. He is consultant to the British Equestrian Federation and a member of its World Class Performance Scientific Advisory Group. He has worked with the FEI on climate-related projects, including preparing teams for five Olympics, including Tokyo 2020. He also has an extensive background in the testing and development of equestrian products. David is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and editor of the journal Comparative Exercise Physiology. Visit drdavidmarlin.com

WATER IS THE source of life. Without it, neither man nor beast can survive. It is therefore essential that your horse not only has easy and constant access to a reliable supply of clean, uncontaminated water, but also that as a responsible owner, you monitor their water intake.

Horses require a lot of water for their digestive system to function efficiently due to their high fibre diet: the water