Many senior horses remain active into their later years. Adjusting nutrition—opting for quality protein, fiber, fat, and antioxidants—supports health and performance.
An equine nutritionist explains the best way to switch your horse to a new hay and what to do if you have limited hay storage.
Learn tips and tricks for navigating the difficulties of managing overweight horses.
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.
When switching your horse to a forage-focused diet, first obtain a hay analysis and choose a ration balancer that fills the nutritional gaps.
Here’s how to monitor your horse for dehydration and help prevent it.
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
Before adding vitamin E to your horse’s diet, find out why veterinarians recommend testing blood levels and how to supplement appropriately.
An equine nutritionist explains why your horse might waste concentrate and hay and how you can combat this.
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
Electrolyte loss through sweat can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and poor recovery. Here’s how to support your horse’s health during work and warm weather.
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