Platform scales are the most accurate but extremely expensive. Major feed companies have teams of sales reps who will weigh your horses for free but only recommend their firm's products. The author will recommend those which he considers most suitable; this may well include the Gravenhorse ones with which he is familiar, having formulated them.
Horseheath Nutrition's Online service uses visual scoring which you can perform with https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/horse/how-to-body-score-your-horse & then enter the score into the Enquiry Form.
If there is sufficient demand a set of scales will be purchased for yard visits. Fees will be based on £5 per horse with a minimum charge depending on distance to your yard


Feed Planning
Your Nutrition Enquiry form will be assessed & a report prepared to advise you of any modifications that may be needed to optimise your horse's diet and feeding practice. Once completed you will be sent a bill then the report when payment is received by card, paypal or bank transfer
Remote consultations available globally for your convenience.
Yard Visits can be made for assessing feeds, pasture & forage, to discuss feeding methods & calibrate feeds & haynets, & condition score.
If there is sufficient demand portable scales will be acquired to enable horse weighing.


Condition Assessment.
Horses should be well covered, with ribs not visible & normally carry some fat which will be lost naturally over winter. Bodyweight should be monitored regularly to ensure it stays within the correct range for its height & breed.
High performance sports horses require minimal fat & gut contents to minimise excess weight. Restricted fibre diets can cause health problems such as gastric ulcers.


Nutrient Analysis
All consultations first require completion of the Nutrition Enquiry Form, Whilst this is not essential for yard visits it will enable John to prepare an accurate report in the comfort of his home. so that he can first do any research which may be required to ensure an accurate report.
The data you submit is compared with the recommended rates in the Nutrient Requirements of Horses 6th Edition plus more recent data . Dietary excesses & deficiencies will be identified & a basic report prepared with recommendations for dietary & management changes.
Comprehensive evaluation of your horse's diet to identify imbalances and deficiencies, ensuring optimal health and performance.
Global Service
Offering remote consultations globally and yard visits within ~75 miles of mid-beds, UK, to provide personalized nutritional solutions for various equine issues.
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To Contact:
Call/text +44 (0) 7721 384508
whatsapp +44 (0) 7807 479495
Use the General Enquiry Form for e-mail
