Field Notes S2E1: A Weighty Issue
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Welcome back to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings.  Here we delve deeper into the horse care issues raised in our podcasts and share the experience of our Redwings experts. In this episode we talk to our Head of Sanctuary and Care, Nicky Jarvis and discover the dangers that obesity can pose to a horse, and what practical tips and advice she has for monitoring and managing weight change in our horses.  For more advice you can read our 'Lightening the Load' Field Notes here: https://www.redwings.org.uk/sites/default/files/redwings_advice_lightening_the_load.pdf More advice on Body Condition Scores, and a video, can be found here:  https://www.redwings.org.uk/body-condition-scoring  For horse care tips and rescue stories that will warm your heart, subscribe to the Redwings podcasts and never miss a moment! 
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