Getting to the root of a less-than-ideal feeding regimen requires evaluating the horse, the human, the forage, and the grain or concentrate.
As autumn approaches, consider whether you need to make changes to your horse’s diet in preparation for winter.
Although the researchers saw no effect of starch source on fecal bacteria in broodmares, parturition did appear to alter the hindgut microbiota.
Researchers evaluated how different doses of this omega-3 fatty acid affect exercise-induced inflammation.
Don’t wait until your foal is weaned to plan a diet that meets his increased energy, protein, and mineral requirements.
Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is this grain and how does it benefit the horse? Here’s wha to know about flaxseed.
Is it okay to feed a growing 3-year-old horse alfalfa hay? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
Proper nutrition is critical for growth and development. Learn the right way to feed your foal.
Find out which flowers, shrubs, and trees you should avoid when sprucing up your barn this spring.
If your senior horse has few to no teeth, he might not be chewing and digesting the nutrients he needs to maintain his health.
Although it can be damaging if fed improperly, starch can be an important part of horse diets. Here’s what you should know.
When it comes to feeding your horses, don’t make the same mistakes you’ve made in the past in the new year.
Hay analysis can help owners better balance their horses’ diets and meet nutritional requirements.
Find out what effect a mare’s weight and, ultimately, energy or calorie intake can have on her efficiency as a broodmare and on her foal.
Researchers know horse body weight, BCS, and body fat percentage appear to be correlated with blood concentrations of PGE2—a joint damage marker.
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