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    Sugar rush

    Dec 07, 2023 5 minutes

    YOUR HORSE'S CARE FIT NOT FAT I ALL ABOUT SUGAR

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    “With so much emphasis on the potential dangers of sugar, it is easy to forget that it has a role to play in the horse's diet”

    In partnership with Slimmers'Club

    MEET THE EXPERT

    Spillers' nutritionist SARAH NELSON is responsible for M the technical management of v all Spillers' products, including feed formulation. Sarah has been a part of the Spillers' team since 2009, and she has advised horse owners, riders and vets on all aspects of practical nutrition. Her current role involves translating key scientific messages into practical advice for owners, as well as providing nutritional consultations for clinical cases. Visit spillers-feeds.com

    WHEN IT COMES to discussing horses' diets, sugar is a hot topic and one that often leads to confusion and controversy. Understanding what sugar is, where it comes from and how it affects the

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