Timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa, fescue, clover—so many hay types! What’s the right type of hay to choose in your particular climate, and for your particular horse? It can feel like a complicated question, especially if you’re new to horse...
A horse has unique nutritional needs that start even before he is born. Owners who understand the reasons behind those nutritional requirements, and how they will change over time, will be better able to select appropriate feeds that help...
Horses require a precise balance of nutrients to maintain health and performance, but the one that’s often easiest to access—water—is required for every physiological process. It cannot be overlooked. Ignoring any part of a horse’s nutrient intake can threaten digestive...
You may have wondered if you can take the edge off an anxious horse or add pep to a lazy mount by changing his feed. Can a horse's temperament really be affected by a specific nutrition regiment?“It depends somewhat...
Throughout the winter, horse owners in northern climates often face the unique challenge of keeping their companions well-nourished and comfortable in the elements. Proper winter feeding is crucial to helping horses maintain their body condition, avoid weight loss and...
Informed horse owners would never intentionally do something that could cause their horse to colic. Yet many owners unwittingly follow feeding practices that can make horses more susceptible to gastrointestinal distress and abdominal pain. Learn the most common feeding...
Read on for expert tips on how to prevent grass founder in horses.Picture this: a lush, green field with a horse peacefully grazing. This image is almost every horse owner’s ideal vision of their horse at his happiest. But...
As winter winds down and soil temperatures start to rise, spring grass pops up all over. Our equine partners eagerly start seeking out this lush, soft, green grass. However, many owners worry about this sudden transition from a rather...
Feeding horses is a key component of their care. A big enough feeding mistake could cause colic (digestive upset) or laminitis (a painful inflammation of the feet), either of which can be a life-threatening veterinary emergency. Here are some feeding...
Growing horses have some special nutritional needs. Find out what to feed from foaling to age 2 for optimal young horse nutrition.Whether you’re waiting for your broodmare to deliver or you’ve purchased a young horse, nutrition plays a vital...
