Are Sugars, Starches and Grains “Evil” in Horse Diet Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then... Read More
Formulating Horse Feeds When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that... Read More
Extreme Weather Conditions and Reduced Production May Affect Hay Quality, Availability and Price Unfavorable weather conditions last fall and winter meant more hay was fed than normal causing last year’s hay supplies to... Read More
Snake Bite Cautions for Horse Owners Spring and summer months bring an increase in horse activities and the end of hibernation for rattlesnakes. As they... Read More
You Can Lead A Horse To Water Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds... Read More
It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride! Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and... Read More
Feeding A Lactating Mare When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs... Read More
Efficacy of Yeast Products In Equine Diets In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes,... Read More
Beating the Heat – Caring for Performance Horses in Hot Weather Heat and humidity put an added burden on horses during training, showing and hauling. Horses are actually better equipped to... Read More
Changes in your horse’s diet Spring has officially sprung! Remember that sudden forage changes in your horse’s diet may trigger digestive issues. Feed hay immediately... Read More
Cold Weather Colic In Horses Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster... Read More
Winter Care For Horses Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter arrives, it is a good idea to... Read More