Gain the advantage
The young growing horse achieves about 86% of its mature height and 46% of its mature weight in the first 6 months of life. Growth in these early stages results in the laying down of new tissues which result in bone, tendon, ligament, muscle etc. The foal’s diet needs to supply sufficient nutrients to meet […]
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GAIN The Advantage Series will be run over eight racecourses from April to October 2021. There is an increase in the total prize fund for each race in the series, which is welcomed by trainers. An overall prize of €5,000 worth of GAIN Equine Nutrition products to the winning trainer who tops the league. Recognition […]
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GAIN Equine Nutrition is delighted to partner with Denis Hogan racing for the 2021 season. Based in Cloughjordan, Tipperary, Hogan started his career as an apprentice jockey with Michael Halford. He then went on to ride for the legendary, Charlie Swan and is now a successful trainer in his own right. With over 200 winners, […]
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Laminitis is a painful condition which can lead to lameness in affected horses and ponies and in the most severe cases can be lead to total debilitation and even death. There are several factors that are linked to the onset of laminitis from obesity, insulin resistance, non-structural carbohydrate overload, drug induced complications to endotoxaemia (commonly […]
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Taking care of your mares’ nutrition in pregnancy and lactation will ensure that you maximize the return on your investment, will ensure better welfare for the mare and developing foal and will hasten your return to the breeding shed. Foetal development in the mare is not linear, the majority of growth taking place in the […]
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