
Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?


Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?

What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?

Find out which horses and ponies might be at higher risk of developing metabolic problems, such as PPID and EMS.

Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.

Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.

One expert shares the differences between EMS, PPID, and ID in this podcast clip.

Therapeutic heel elevation does reduce equine flexor tendon strain, but responses vary by individual horse, tendon, and degree of elevation.

Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.

The horse lives in Stettler County.

The case is located in Washington County.

Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.

The horses live in Dane County.

The case is located in Lake County.

New research explores how oral resveratrol can support uterine immune resolution in hard-to-breed mares by targeting inflammation after breeding.

Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.

Barn air quality can shape a horse’s respiratory health. Good ventilation and thoughtful management help reduce airborne irritants and protect the lungs.
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