Although researchers have shown horses prefer untreated hay, it is safe for horses to eat hay treated with preservatives. An equine nutritionist explains why.
Your horse needs essential nutrients from the diet to stay healthy. An equine nutritionist explains how to meet those needs through proper feeding.
Hay soaking can help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, but owners should understand how it might affect the rest of the diet.
An equine nutritionist explains her approach for a group of horses needing a low-sugar diet that still spend time on pasture.
An equine nutritionist explains how to address common nutrition challenges when feeding horses with the dental condition EOTRH, before and after surgery.
Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.
Careful dietary management helps horses with EMS stay in work while reducing laminitis risk.
Selecting the right forage and concentrate for your horse and reassessing supplements can help reduce feed costs.
An equine nutritionist breaks down nutrition terms and acronyms, including NSC, WSC, and ESC. Understanding these concepts can help you manage horses with metabolic problems.
An equine nutritionist outlines dietary adjustments to consider when managing gastric ulcers.
Understanding how these products work and what to look for on their labels can help you make the best decision for your horse.
Learn why your horse might benefit from a slow hay feeder and how to choose the right one.
How much selenium do mules need, and what risks accompany selenium deficiency or toxicity? An equine nutritionist explains.
An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.
Here’s how to choose a high-quality ration balancer for your mule that provides essential nutrients without supplying additional calories.
Consider the reasons your horse needs to gain weight and learn how to help safely and effectively. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
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