Equine Hydration in the Winter
Winter can be an extremely challenging season for many horse [...]
Horse Feed Tags – What Do They Mean?
We all know the sight: the overly eager horse in the barn, screaming and pacing its stall as soon as it hears the first drop of grain into a bucket. Unable to contain its excitement when it is fed, the horse gulps down the feed, practically within minutes. While this may be an everyday routine for many horses, have you, as a horse owner, ever thought about the consequences of an impatient, quick-to-consume eater?
Feeding to Minimize the Risk of Choke in a Horse’s Diet
We all know the sight: the overly eager horse in the barn, screaming and pacing its stall as soon as it hears the first drop of grain into a bucket. Unable to contain its excitement when it is fed, the horse gulps down the feed, practically within minutes. While this may be an everyday routine for many horses, have you, as a horse owner, ever thought about the consequences of an impatient, quick-to-consume eater?
Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Equine Feeds
Starches, non-structural carbohydrates, and structural carbohydrates… what is the difference, and why are they needed in a horse’s diet? These terms may appear confusing, especially when applied to a feeding program.
Feeding the Laminitic Horse
Many horses are prone to or have laminitis, an inflammatory disease of the hoof laminae. Thick, green pastureland is typically high in sugar, which, when too much is eaten, heightens the severity of laminitis the inflammation of the hoof laminae.
Why Increasing Horse Feed Prices Should Not Be Scary
As any horse owner would know, keeping horses is an [...]
Feeding a Senior Horse for Success
While many senior horses may no longer gallop across cross [...]
Soybeans: A Good or Bad Ingredient in Animal Feed?
Soybeans are a popular and nutrient-dense ingredient to include in [...]
Vitamin E & Selenium in Horses – Why These Important Nutrients Should Not Be Forgotten
Vitamin E and selenium are two essential nutrients commonly found [...]
Tips on Feeding and Barn Safety During National Quarantine
Managing Horses During COVID-19 Blog Tips on Feeding and Barn [...]