Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…
If you are a pleasure rider or only work your horse hard occasionally, his diet will differ from that of…
Exercise In general, horses that are properly fed are more likely to be too fat than too thin. If you…
Digestion The digestive system of a horse works very differently from that of a human. Food passes quickly through a…
Concentrates Concentrates are grain mixtures formulated specifically for horses as a concentrated source of energy (calories). They provide much more…
Beet Pulp Beet pulp is a high-fiber roughage source that is easily digested by horses. Since it is purchased in…
Alfalfa Abundant in protein and calcium, alfalfa is a good source of forage for young, growing horses and lactating mares.…
As winter draws closer, it’s time to start thinking about your horse’s feeding plan. Many people don’t realize that their…
It’s easy to fall into the rut of riding through the same course every time you jump, especially if you…
Q: My horses have Bermuda grass hay in front of them at all times, and I give them a flake…