Author: Tamet Gould

Are Dietary Fibrolytic Enzymes Helpful for Horses?

Researchers in Mexico have shown that adding supplementary fibrolytic enzymes (which break down important components of forage) to horses’ diets could help maximize digestibility and, thus, nutrient utilization.

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Paint racing legislation passes in Kentucky

Previously excluded from racing in Kentucky, Paints will now be able to compete in sprint-style races alongside Appaloosas. Other Paint racing venues are currently located in Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Canada.

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Scholarships Galore: 150,000 reasons to attend the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show

March 27 / By Jessica Hein, Paint Horse Journal Need a little motivation to attend the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show? How about 150,000 reasons why you should make plans to attend the world’s premier Youth Paint Horse show? More than $150,000 in scholarships for Youth exhibitors will be up for grabs at the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, which takes place June 23–July 4 in Fort Worth, Texas. Building upon the work of generous members who have raised $45,000 for scholarships awarded in Youth World Show halter classes plus rookie exhibitor awards, the American

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Could Your Horse Have Gastric Ulcers?

The stress horses endure when training, competing, and traveling can take a toll on their health. Studies have shown that up to 90% of performance horses and 60% of show horses have gastric ulcers… Read complete article

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Choosing Grains for Your Horse’s Diet

Of all the grains commonly fed to horses, oats are generally considered the closest to the “perfect” feed, but even oats fail to supply sufficient quantities of some vitamins and minerals, and their relative energy density is low

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How to Feed Fat to Horses

The only source to avoid is the rumen-protectant variety of fat designed for cattle, which horses will find at best indigestible and at worst, toxic. (You won’t run into this one unless you ask for it specifically at the feed store.)

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