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Featured When feeding an OTTB, it’s important to understand how he was fed during his time on the track
Keep ’em Hydrated A stalled horse with free-choice access to water will drink, on average, 18 to 40 times daily for 13 to 26 seconds each time. So, when hauling long distances, you should offer water at least every four to eight hours and more frequently in hot and humid weather.
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
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.)
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other very serious health conditions
It’s no secret that equine obesity is a growing problem.
Owners and managers of young horses must ensure adequate colostrum intake and passive transfer of immunity at birth….
Dental problems are a common problem among aging horses. Poor dentition creates a snowball effect of health issues that leads to malnutrition, which inevitably leads to weight loss. Thus, having your older horse on an appropriate proper diet is essential in prolonging their health.
Research showed that their blood glucose levels decreased less, and for a shorter duration, than did those horses on high-carb diets. ……
By the time most owners start talking about equine metabolic issues, their horses have already developed a problem
How can we lengthen meal time while reducing calorie intake in obese horses?
If forages provide the “maintenance” energy horses need for the workings of everyday life then cereal grains are the turbocharged portion of the diet
For the vast majority of horses around the world, pasture grasses and hay (dried grasses and legumes) are the most common sources for that all-important fiber fix, and rightly so, because horses have evolved to eat these plants.
Not all fiber is created equal. Depending on its origins, it can vary widely in terms of quality and digestibility. Read Complete Article
Are you confused about how much protein your horse should consume?