Health Hub
At Forme Equine the details matter to us and we genuinely care about helping horses and their owners. Together with Equine vet Francessa (Chessie) Nossell, Forme Equine has put together some advice, additional reading and product recommendations for a range of common conditions that often benefit from dietary changes.
Chessie (BVSc, Distinction) is an equine veterinarian who graduated from Massey University NZ in 2017. She started her career on the Kapiti Coast, working at Vets on Riverbank, before heading overseas to work in the UK for 2 years. She has a passion for equine medicine, geratric care, and educating people on horse care.
Please note, the advice outlined in the nutrition hub is not a substitute for individual veterinary consultation.
Laminitis
Laminitis is an extremely painful condition which affects the hooves of horses and ponies, and can have significant, long term impacts on . . .
Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Equine metabolic syndrome is an increasingly important endocrine disease. It is characterised by obesity or localised fat deposits, insulin . . .
Ulcers
Ulcers are small wounds to the stomach lining caused by stomach acid. They are one of the most common medical conditions seen . . .
RER and PSSM Induced Tying Up
Exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up) is characterised by sporadic or chronic painful muscle cramps. During a tying up . . .
Adding Topline and Condition
The first thing to consider when aiming to add topline and condition to horses, is the possibility of any . . .
Feeding Broodmares
When feeding a broodmare the goal is to maintain her in good condition without excessive weight gain in the early stages . . .
Feeding Aged Horses
As horses age a number of changes can occur which affect how we may need to feed them. Not all . . .
