A leading feed manufacturer has reported on the success of its equine slimming club launched three years ago as part of a mission to help combat equine obesity in the UK.

The SPILLERS Slimmers’ Club was created in 2021 by horse owners, for horse owners and has continued to grow rapidly ever since. The Club now supports more than 11,000 horse owners, offering practical guidance and camaraderie via a Facebook group, to aid them with their horse or pony’s weight loss journey.

A recent survey has shown great appreciation for the Club; 84% of respondents said they had achieved their horse/pony’s weight loss goals or made progress towards them since joining the Club. An average rating of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 reflected that the majority of respondents believed the Slimmers’ Club is significantly contributing to reducing equine obesity by 2035 and 99% of respondents said they would recommend the Slimmers’ Club to others looking to achieve weight loss goals.

“Equine obesity is one of the biggest welfare issues facing horses today and the more we can do to keep them in optimal body condition the better,” said Bella Fricker, project lead at Mars Horsecare.

“We are bowled over by the enthusiasm we’ve received for the SPILLERS Slimmers’ Club; the level of drive and commitment of horse owners is admirable.  We are proud to support all 11,000+ of our members to help their overweight horses and ponies achieve safe, sustainable weight loss.”

The SPILLERS team works closely with Redwings Horse Sanctuary to help some of the charity’s ‘rounder’ residents battle the bulge and recently donated £5,000 of strip grazing equipment to support them.

Become part of our SPILLERS Slimmers’ Club community and kick start your horse’s weight loss journey with support from like-minded horse owners by joining the group HERE.