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Horse Nutrition

Question of the Week: Help for an overweight horse

Q: I have an 11-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is overweight. I rode him every day during the summer and he…

14 years ago

Can horses eat before exercise?

The horse’s stomach should be empty while exercising to avoid digestive upset. Truth or myth? Myth. Mostly. We don’t feel…

14 years ago

Supplemental salt can help your horse in hot weather

Horses need supplemental salt and fresh, clean water during hot weather. Make sure the “dog days of summer” don’t bite…

14 years ago

Iodized salt can help your horse’s health

A full-sized horse does best on a diet that offers 1 to 6 mg of iodine each day to keep…

14 years ago

How does grazing time affect ponies’ grass intake?

Most horse owners know that rich grass, especially the fresh grass that grows in the spring, can be dangerous in…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: My horse is eating tree bark

Q: I recently purchased a six-year-old gelding for trail riding. I've noticed that he drools when he is eating grain.…

15 years ago

Use caution when introducing your horse to spring grass

“Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to…

15 years ago

Is your horse getting his minerals?

When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse's true fitness may mean more than just a pasture…

15 years ago

Good nutrition is the key to healthy hooves

Hooves are made of a hard, crusty protein called keratin. You cannot add keratin by painting it on – it…

15 years ago

Question of the Week: Spring Grass Safety

Q: I have a 10-month-old miniature colt and his 13-year-old mini companion turned out on about an acre of pasture.…

15 years ago