Briony Witherow

Lecturer and Equine Nutritionist MSc (Hons) RNutr.

[The Horse Trust @horsetrust]

How can horse owners maintain turnout while also managing the risk of atypical myopathy? Read this really informative feature from @practicaleqnutr on The Horse Hub https://t.co/tykzFmst6r

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

@Eco2solar really need to get in touch and no one is picking up on your main phone line. Have been trying all morning - can you help?

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PSSM affects many horses and nutrition is a key component of its management. For an overview of the disease and how to feed the horse with PSSM see my recent article on @thehorsehub https://t.co/Y58odybxLk

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

With spring now in full swing many of you will be keeping a close eye on those at risk of laminitis. For signs and some starting points when it comes to grazing see my latest article free to access on @thehorsehub here https://t.co/bl5vpz7Qkz

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Spring is here and with it, a rapid increase in grass growth! If you have a good doer or a horse that struggles with the change in seasons, I have recently put together some tips on management that can help during this period https://t.co/ouL9W96N5Z #equinenutrition

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

#knowyourhorse #equinenutrition #equinenutritionmatters

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

#knowyourhorse #equinenutrition #equinenutritionmatters

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

During cold weather we often find our horses drink less which can lead to an increased risk of digestive issues such as impaction colic. To follow, some tips on how we can increase water intake.

#knowyourhorse #equinenutrition #equinenutritionmatters

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Thinking about introducing a slow feeder to your forage management? Slow feeders, both forage and concentrate can from useful enrichment for your horse.
#equinenutritionmatters #knowyourhorse #foragefirst #equinenutrition

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Something to chew over for those with stabled horses over the winter months. Stay tuned for some ideas on how to tackle this…
#equinenutritionmatters #knowyourhorse #foragefirst #equinenutrition

[Celia Marr @EVJeditor]

Gerald Leigh Memorial Lectures 2019: Thoroughbred Sales
https://t.co/YcZesFlMlG

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Complete grass restriction is recommended for some- particularly where weight loss in management system containing grass is unsuccessful or where bouts of laminitis occur during the grass growing season. #equinenutrition #lamiaware

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

The use of grazing muzzles, while not liked by all, can be a very effective method of grazing restriction - allowing for movement while also trickle feeding grass through the system. #lamiaware #foragefirst #equinenutrition

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Grazing short grass is probably the most common method of restricting grass intake, but on its own does not tick all the boxes particularly when it comes to satisfying appetite. #hungryhorses #lamiaware #foragefirst #equinenutrition

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Having thought about our overall aims and in the knowledge that control of grass length alone may not be enough, what are our options? This week we shall be going through some of our restricted grazing options in more detail #equinenutritionmatters #foragefirst #lamiaware

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One of the factors we can attempt to manage when restricting grazing is grass length but what is best when trying to limit both overall quantity and sugars? #foragefirst #equinenutritionmatters #lamiaware

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Before we get into the different options of forage restriction available, there are some key terms it helps to know #equinenutritionmatters #lamiaware #foragefirst

[Briony Witherow @practicaleqnutr]

Before we look more into grazing restriction options it is key to bear in mind what our aims are for those that are often on restricted grazing such as the laminitic #foragefirst #equinenutritionmatters #lamiawareness

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#foragefirst #equinenutritionmatters #performancehorse #gooddoers #spring #equinenutrition

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Really enjoyed writing this one #performancehorsenutrition #equinenutritionmatters #knowyourhorse #fibrefirst

[Haygain UK @HAYGAINUK]

Independent nutritionist Briony Witherow BSc MSc RNutr. FHEA discusses the importance of fibre for performance horses 🐎🌱

#EquineNutrition #Research #Advice https://t.co/6sTvOA1PMd