Can Horses Digest Fat Without a Gallbladder?
Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
What’s the Best Way to Estimate a Horse’s Weight?
While scales are most accurate, they’re not always accessible. Here are some other weight estimation techniques to try.
Copra Meal or Rice Bran to Help Horses Gain Weight?
Is rice bran or coconut (copra) meal a better option to help a horse gain weight? Our nutritionist shares her thoughts.
Is Sugar Beet Pulp Too High in Sugar for Horses?
Is the sugar content in beet pulp too high for some horses? Read an equine nutritionist’s answer.
Senior Feeds and the Unthrifty Horse
I used a senior equine feed to help my hard keeper gain weight. Now, should I switch him to a low-NSC product?
Does Low-Starch Horse Feed Equal Low-Calorie?
Find out why a horse might gain weight when switched to a feed marketed as “low-starch.”
Can a Horse Consume Too Many Electrolytes?
Find out why a horse might prefer electrolyte water over plain water and if that’s a cause for concern.
Fat Options to Help Your Horse Hold Weight During the Winter
Oil? Rice bran or flax seeds? Fat-fortified feed? Learn how to pick the best option for horses that are hard-keepers.
Food Enrichment Activities for Donkeys
Is your donkey bored? Here are suggestions for adding entertaining food to your donkey’s environment.
Corn in Horse Feed: Good or Bad?
With some measures in place, corn can be a valuable calorie source for horses in heavy work, our nutritionist says.
A Beer for Our Horses
With Oktoberfest in full swing, we started to wonder: Is the racetrack tradition of giving horses beer a good idea?
Is a Probe Necessary to Test Horse Hay?
Find out why using a hay corer or probe offers the best sample collection for hay nutritional analysis.
Bugs in a Bag of Horse Feed
What should you do if you find unwelcome pests in your horse’s grain? Our nutritionist weighs in.
Late-Cut Hay Questions
The weather can halt early season hay production. Here’s what to remember if you only have access to late-cut hay.
A Look at Pony Club’s Feeding Rules
Our nutrition expert, who’s also a USPC regional supervisor, shares the basic nutrition rules every Pony Clubber learns.
How to Get a Horse to Drink When Away From Home
Find out why some horses won’t consume water away from home and learn how to keep him hydrated.
