One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically,…
Laminitis is a painful inflammation of the tissue within the foot that connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone.…
Kentucky Bluegrass Kentucky bluegrass is a cool-season grass (Poa pratensis) that grows best in spring and fall, and resists trampling…
Joint Supplements Arthritis and degenerative joint disease are common problems in performance horses. They can often be managed with joint…
Insulin Resistance When starches and sugars are consumed, the body releases insulin, a hormone that cues absorption and storage of…
When purchasing hay for your horse, assess its freshness; it should not be dusty or smell moldy or musty. Moldy…
Grazing Good-quality pasture is a wonderful source of energy, protein, fiber and vitamins. Horses enjoy grazing and are designed to…
Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…
Q: Can you feed a purebred Arabian straight alfalfa? I have an 8-year-old Arabian mare who is underweight. The vet…
What do you do when your horse comes in from the pasture with a loose shoe? You might be tempted…