Soil is made up of organic matter, air, water and minerals. It provides nutrients for plants, which are the cornerstone…
Q: I know senior feeds contain a forage replacer for horses with difficulty chewing and digesting hay, but it doesn't…
By Erin Hsu Conceptually, it all seems very simple: To lose weight, one needs to exercise more and eat less.…
In this column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send…
Most horse people have heard of the practice of soaking hay before feeding it. Hay has long been soaked in…
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All across the country, grass is on the move—upwards! These are the weeks and months of hay production, and as…
A horse’s digestive system is very different from a human’s. Horses are hindgut fermenters, which means the bulk of their…
Q: I’ve heard that horses shouldn’t be allowed unlimited grazing when the lush spring grass comes in—that it’s dangerous. How…
It’s a common perception that horses eat grain. But should they? Is grain really necessary in your horse’s diet? The…