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Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds...

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and...

When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs...

In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes,...

Heat and humidity put an added burden on horses during training, showing and hauling. Horses are actually better equipped to...

Spring has officially sprung! Remember that sudden forage changes in your horse’s diet may trigger digestive issues. Feed hay immediately...

Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster...

Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter arrives, it is a good idea to...

Now that winter is approaching and the temperature is dropping, horse owners need to consider how to winterize their horses....

Broodmares have specific nutritional requirements that differ from other classes of horses. There are differences both in the amount of...

In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes, including...

In Crockett, Texas, Scott Lucas has not only passed down the practice of successful horse showmanship to his children, but...