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Featured 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?
For the most part, horse owners have little to fear when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their horses’ diets.
Of all the components of your horse’s diet, protein is probably the most misunderstood.
Grazing comes naturally for horses, but there’s more to it than just chewing pasture.
Who doesn’t love to see a herd of rotund shiny-coated horses grazing greedily in a sea of green grass?
Studies of equine conformation often focus on the limbs.
Learn how diet can impact your horse right down to his genetic core.
Does your performance horse need to pack on a few more pounds? Here are some tips to consider when managing a hard-keeping equine athlete. By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS Read complete article
With the known link between diet changes and health conditions such as colic or laminitis, how can owners safely transition their horse’s feed without negatively affecting his health?
When feeding hay to horses, many questions arise: What kind, how much, should I buy processed hay, and finally, should I soak the hay for my horse?
Obesity is a serious health condition, but, unfortunately, many horse owners still look at a fat pony and think how cute it is, or look at a fat horse and compliment its big bone.
Body condition, adiposity, and weight can affect a horse’s overall health status. Here, we’ll discuss some of the specific health concerns for horses that are too thin (emaciated).