Tag: nutrition
What you need to know about equine diarrhea
A number of factors can result in diarrhea in horses. Take a look at the most common causes, and some tips on how to...
The importance of carbohydrates in your horse’s diet
Understanding how carbohydrates affect overall health is significant when formulating a successful feeding program for your horse.
Carbohydrates, both structural and soluble, are cornerstones of...
3 things to look for in a horse feed
Planning your horse’s diet isn’t easy! Here are three things to look for when shopping for a horse feed, along with some other important...
Why vitamin E is critical for horses
You’ve checked to make sure your horse is getting enough protein, fiber and fat in her diet – but what about vitamin E? Here’s...
Top tips for managing your pastures
You’ve taken the time to plan and plant your pastures – now you need to manage them. Here’s how certain measures such as rotational...
Feeding senior horses
There's no shortage of senior horse feeds on the market, but does every horse eventually need one? And if so, when?
Articles from the 1980s...
Does your horse’s pasture cover all his nutritional needs?
If your horse’s diet consists primarily of forage, your pasture must meet all his nutritional requirements. Here’s how to ensure he’s getting what he...
Nutrition for the performance horse
Proper nutrition is the foundation for a healthy horse who’s capable of training and performing to the best of his ability.
You spend a lot...
Your horse’s gut-brain connection
The relationship between the gut and brain – known as the gut-brain axis – is at the forefront of medical research. Let’s look at...
Support your foal’s weaning process with the right diet
Weaning a foal can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. As your foal finds his independence, support his diet (and...
