Tag: nutrition
Top tips for preventing equine ulcers
Feeding a species-appropriate diet and taking steps to reduce your horse’s stress can lower his chance of developing a gastric ulcer.
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A species-appropriate approach to equine gut disease
Making sure your horse has a more species-appropriate lifestyle can decrease her risk of developing equine gut disease.
Equine gut disease has reached epidemic proportions...
How equine supplements complement forage
Sometimes hay just isn’t enough. Here’s how equine supplements can help horses get the nutrients they need to thrive.
The majority of the horse’s digestive...
Top 10 minerals for horses
This list of minerals and their benefits will help you gain a better understanding of your horse’s nutritional needs.
Macro? Trace? What’s the difference when...
Why amino acids are important to your horse’s diet
Gaining a better understanding of the different amino acids and how they work will help you better plan your horse’s diet, and ultimately help...
Should I give my horse supplements?
If you want to support your horse’s appearance, performance, or overall health and well-being, then the answer might be yes!
Many people who feel they...
Feeding horses on stall rest
A horse’s diet during stall rest contributes in a big way to her recovery process. Gaining a better understanding of her nutritional needs will...
A beginner’s guide to protein and amino acids for horses
This overview of protein and amino acids will help you better understand these vital nutrients and how they affect your horse’s overall health.
Protein makes...
10 foods that support digestion in horses
When it comes to feeding your horse, there are certain foods that can help support digestion and promote an optimal environment in the gut....
6 ways to promote a horse’s gut health
Your horse’s gut health affects everything from his temperament to his immune system, so it’s important to make it a priority. Here’s how.
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