YOUR HORSE' CARE FIT NOT FAT | NATURAL ROUTINES
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Spillers' nutritionist SARAH NELSON is responsible for the technical management of 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
HORSES EVOLVED to be browsers, hardwired to spend around 16 hours a day wandering with herd companions in search of grazing and other vegetation. However, many of our domestic horses’ lives bear little resemblance to the lifestyle their wild ancestors would have led. It is testament to their adaptability that they seemingly cope with modern management practices, which may include long periods in isolation,