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Spillers’ nutritionist SARAH NELSON is responsible for the technical management of all Spillers’ products, including feed formulation. Sarah has been a part of the Spillers’ team since 2009, and she has advised horse owners, riders and vets on all aspects of practical nutrition. Her current role involves translating key scientific messages into practical advice for owners, as well as providing nutritional consultations for clinical cases. Visit spillers-feeds.com

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■ Horses have around 700 skeletal muscles (those used for movement and posture). ■ Skeletal muscle accounts ■ A horse's body contains thousands of different proteins, most of which are found in muscle. If you exclude water, protein is the largest component of muscle.

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