Jon Padgham

Jon Padgham is a freelance writer and works as an equine nutritionist for D&L Farm and Home in Aubrey, Texas. He obtained his master’s degree in horse nutrition from Kansas State University in 2001.

Articles by Jon Padgham

What the Hay?

Posted by Jon Padgham | Sep 7, 2015 | Article, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Hay, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages

Here’s what you need to know about this important forage in your horse’s diet.

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High Blister Beetle Numbers Reported in Texas

Posted by Jon Padgham | Jul 9, 2012 | Article, Hay, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Poisoning & Toxicity

Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.

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Premium or Economy Feed

Posted by Jon Padgham | Dec 1, 2008 | Article, Grains, Hay, Pasture and Forages, Thoroughbred Racing

When evaluating a feeding program it is vital to know how to calculate cost per head per day.

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7 Tips for Selecting and Feeding a Complete Feed

Posted by Jon Padgham | Nov 1, 2008 | Article, Disaster Recovery, Grains, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics

Here are seven tips for selecting and feeding complete feeds for horses.

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